Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Label Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Preferred Label PTSD

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Alternative Labels

Post-Trauma Condition Trauma-Induced Anxiety Disorder Traumatic Stress Disorder

Definition

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist act, war/combat, rape, or other violent personal assault. Individuals with PTSD may experience intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience long after the traumatic event has ended.

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• Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

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