A study on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 3753 Words

The eminent psychiatrist, Dr. Paul Hoch, in his classic treatise on differential diagnoses in the field of psychiatry made the observation that symptoms of anxiety and depression were components of every major psychiatric disorder (Hoch, 1972). Everyone also experiences anxiety which is typically defined as a diffuse, unpleasant, and sometimes vague sense of apprehension; however, anxiety disorders, psychological disorders whose main component is anxiety and lead to significant disruptions in a persons everyday functioning, are among the most prevalent psychiatric conditions in the world (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2000). Moreover, there is abundant empirical evidence that anxiety disorders when left untreated may increase the risk of cardiovascular-related disorders and other health concerns (APA, 2000). Therefore it is important to be able to distinguish the proper anxiety disorder diagnosis and initiate treatment. One of the most disabling of all the anxiety disorders is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a syndrome that develops after a person is involved in, sees, or hears of a severe and extreme traumatic stressor. The person reacts to the stressor helplessness, fear, avoidance of things that remind them of the event, and may persistently relive the event (APA, 2000). PTSD is a disorder that is often associated with combat veterans, but can also be experienced by civilians undergoing extreme traumatic stress. This paper reviews the history,Show MoreRelatedPost Traumatic Stress Disorder : A Psychological Study884 Words   |  4 PagesThere have been many studies which concluded Hispanics are at a greater risk of PTSD and experiencing traumatic events compared to non-Hispanics such as Pole, 2005 and Perilla et al., 2002. However, this did not remain true in the psychological study on Latin American immigrants, Perreira et al., 2013, where 34% of Latinx immigrant adults and 29% of Latinx immigrant adolescents experienced a traumatic event. On the other hand, Kessler et al., 1 995 and Copeland et al., 2007, studies done primarily onRead MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder Case Study756 Words   |  4 PagesPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating neuropsychiatric condition affecting approximately 25 million Americans (U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 2015). PTSD is characterized by anxiety, hyperarousal, hypervigilance, and depressive symptoms that develop in individuals following a life-threatening or exceptionally stressful event (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Standard PTSD treatments primarily include cognitive behavior therapy along with medication targeted at symptomRead MoreIn-Depth Study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder2493 Words   |  10 PagesPOST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER ABSTRACT: This article represents an in-depth study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD in a holistic context. The main focus of this research is on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from the physiological perscective. PTSD is a response mechanism of the mind to an actual or perceived traumatic event. Research has shown that cognitive factors, anxeity, and injuries for example due to car crashes are linked to and often responsible for Post Traumatic Stress DisorderRead MoreCase Study the Machinest/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/ Insomnia1578 Words   |  7 Pagesis the study of abnormal behavior, thoughts and emotions. There are many people with mental disorders that never get treated. It is very important to make correct diagnoses when diagnosing a patient. 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I had thought it to be Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as it was my original diagnosis, but with the help of a new therapist I was able toRead MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Or As Many Know By The1669 Words   |  7 PagesPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or as many know by the abbreviation PTSD, is a complex mental issue that affects several every day. People that know of post-traumatic stress disorder tend to connect it to military personnel. In recent years, PTSD has been diagnosed in people who have endured other types of high-stress experiences as well (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)). In 1980, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) added PTSD to the third edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical ManualRead MoreThe Effects Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On A Family1183 Words   |  5 PagesThe Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on a Family The symptoms of Post-traumatic stress can vary from patient from patient. Most common symptoms are flashbacks, hyper arousal and avoidance. The first article is â€Å"Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Adolescent Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Their Families: A Randomized Clinical Trial.† In this article the researchers put together a random wait list control trial. They would have an intervention with the family of a cancer survivorRead MoreInfluence Of A Caregiver s Personality And Resiliency On Their Likelihood Of Developing Secondary Ptsd1102 Words   |  5 PagesSecondary PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been studied extensively. The majority of the population has experienced an event that was traumatic enough to potentially cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with it also being common for most people to experience more than one event with the potential to induce Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Kilpatrick, Resnick, Milanak, Miller, Keyes, Friedman, 2013). Studies have shown that veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder show an escalationRead MorePost Traumatic Stress Disorder ( Ptsd )877 Words   |  4 PagesFirstly, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is a relatively new diagnosis amongst the psychiatric association. This diagnosis is for the individuals who have been involved or witnessed a tramatic event and experience anxiety, re-experienceing event symptoms, whom avoid situations, display a negative change in feelings or beliefs, or experiencing hyperarousal. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder was officially awcknowledge d as a diagnosis in 1980 by The American Psychiatric Association (APA). TheRead MoreThe Correlation Of Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms And Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence1427 Words   |  6 PagesThe Correlation of Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence Lori Brown Fresno City College Dr. Helen Hubbard PhD RN65 Outline 1. Introduction a. Intimate partner violence and post traumatic stress symptoms. 2. Method a. Subjective data from group selected through a screening process. 3. Participants a. 369 woman participants b. African American, Latina, and White 4. Measures a. Intimate partner violence b. Alcohol and drug abuse c. Depression 5