Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Diagnosis and Treatment
PTSD is a mental disorder that affects veterans, first responders, and other trauma victims.
The information presented on this page is an overview of the average evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder and is offered here as a resource. At J. Flowers Health Institute, our evaluations and treatment plans are customized and tailored to each individual’s needs. We specialize in providing a comprehensive team approach to your care. Our evaluations may include psychosocial and trauma assessments, a psychiatric evaluation, and a lifestyle assessment to identify triggers for help diagnosing your symptoms to provide the holistic care you deserve.
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Overview of PTSD
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the news about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition can be challenging to deal with, both for the person suffering from it and their loved ones. Therefore, it is essential to learn as much as possible about PTSD to get help if you or someone you know is affected by it. In this blog post, we will discuss what PTSD is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Approximately 3.6% of adults in the United States have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In comparison, about 5% of adolescents ages thirteen to eighteen in the United States have post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a mental health diagnosis that is increasingly prevalent among youths and adults. Awareness, education, and treatment are critical to combat the lasting effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.1
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What Does PTSD Do to a Person?
How Common Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Causes and Risk Factors
What Causes PTSD?
PTSD Risk Factors
Individuals with a diagnosis of depression or anxiety are more likely to develop PTSD after a traumatic event. Limited familial support and genetics are also thought to play a role in its development. For instance, if a person has a parent with a mental health diagnosis, they would be more likely to develop PTSD following a traumatic occurrence.3
Diagnosis and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD symptoms fall into four main categories, intrusion, avoidance, arousal and reactivity, and cognition and mood.
Intrusion Symptoms
Avoidance Symptoms
Arousal and Reactivity Symptoms
Cognition and Mood Symptoms
How Is PTSD Diagnosed?
PTSD symptoms in women and men are diagnosed similarly. To investigate a possible PTSD diagnosis, an individual can request an assessment from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other trained mental health professional. Generally, people who have displayed symptoms of PTSD for more than one month and meet the criteria for a diagnosis will be offered PTSD treatment.4
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Resources
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd#:~:text=Prevalence%20of%20Post%2DTraumatic%20Stress%20Disorder%20Among%20Adults,-Based%20on%20diagnostic&text=An%20estimated%203.6%25%20of%20U.S.,than%20for%20males%20(1.8%25).
- https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd#:~:text=People%20with%20PTSD%20have%20intense,or%20estranged%20from%20other%20people.
- https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/causes/
- https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/treatment/
