PTSD Flashcards
1
Q
what type of trauma is higher risk for developing PTSD
A
repetitive trauma
2
Q
what part of brain is activated during thrrat
A
midbrain superior colliculi
periaqueductal gray
3
Q
what hormone is low in PTSD
A
cortisol
4
Q
history of PTSD
A
exposure to trauma - death/threatened death, serious injury etc intense fear/helplessmess/horror intrusive symptoms (flashbacks) avoidance symptoms
5
Q
treatment of PTSD
A
EMDR
SSRIs