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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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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