Trauma Intro

Question 1

True or False: There is a DSM-5 definition for “trauma”?

Answer 1

False: Trauma-related disordered are defined, such as PTSD and ASD

Question 2

What is the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD?

Answer 2

Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence through:
1. Direct experience of the event
2. Witnessing the event in person
3. Learning of the even occurring to a close one, violent or accidental
4. Repeated/extreme exposure to details of the event

Question 3

What is the global prevalence of lifetime exposure to at least one traumatic event?

Answer 3

Roughly 70%

Question 4

What is Mass Interpersonal Violence?

Answer 4

Intentional violence that involves high numbers of injuries or casualties - but does not occur in the context of war

Example: Acts of terrorism