POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Ms Prof. Josephine Cynthia.P.
Page No. 8-11

Definition: It’s an anxiety disorder with flashbacks of the trauma. Some people after a trauma experience this disorder. Types: There are three types of PTSD, acute, chronic and delayed. Symptoms: Re-experiencing the traumatic event, hyper vigilance, and numbness Treatment: psychopharmacology and psychotherapies.
KeyWords:PTSD,Flashbacks,Hypervigilance.