PTSD Diagnosis

Is PTSD Commonly Misdiagnosed?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. How is post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed? To get clinically diagnosed with PTSD, a doctor will likely examine …

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PTSD in children and teens

PTSD in Children and Teens

PTSD is typically most common in young to middle adults. However, PTSD can be developed at any age, including in children and teens. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Children normally move on from a traumatic or stressful event …

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Will COVID-19 Influence PTSD?

Will COVID-19 Influence PTSD?

Content Warning: This article has mentions of COVID-related illness, mental health concerns, and death that may not be suitable for all readers. The sudden onset of COVID-19 has been stressful, intrusive, and potentially damaging. Each person has been affected in their own unique way by this pandemic. Unemployment has reached 14.7% – the highest it …

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Three Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Their PTSD

Three Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Their PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event that replays in a person’s mind. Symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited to: Intrusive memories Avoiding thoughts, places, activities, or people that reminds the person of the traumatic event Negative changes in mood and thinking Changes in …

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PTSD: What You Need to Know

PTSD: What You Need to Know

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects more than 8 million American adults each year. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that causes anxiety in a person following a traumatic event they experienced or witnessed. While PTSD typically affects more women than men, it can affect anyone, and it affects everyone differently. An estimated 1 in 11 people …

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How to Cope with Independence Day PTSD Triggers

As America gears up for the 4th of July, it is important to remember that while we enjoy the cookouts, parades, and firework displays, for the millions of Americans struggling with PTSD, Independence Day can be very triggering. If you suffer from PTSD as a result of military combat or gun violence, make sure to …

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military ptsd

Healthy Habits for Military PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that occurs in some individuals who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Most will recover naturally from experiencing a range of reactions after trauma, but those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD. Far too many veterans returning from war are struggling with …

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4 Types of PTSD Symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that some people develop after experiencing a shocking or dangerous event. Nearly everyone who experiences trauma will experience some form of stress reaction in the days after the event, but not everyone develops PTSD. People who experience symptoms that interfere with their life longer than a month may …

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