PTSD in Sexual Assault Victims According to the DSM-5, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs from an exposure to a traumatic event in which an individual experiences or witnesses death or threatened death, actual or serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violation (Barlow, et al. 160). It can occur in anyone who [has] experienced or […]
There are many different mental disorders that are outlined within the book of importance to mental health clinicians, including PTSD. How individuals feel, think, and behave are what help drive different perspectives to derive. From researching combat veterans suffering from PTSD, I found similarities and differences between the different psychological perspectives that was focused upon. […]
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Get startedIntroduction According to Abnormal Psychology ( 7th edition), PTSD is termed as an anxiety disorder in which fear and associated symptoms continue to be experienced long after the traumatic situation thus the term post-traumatic.’ The book explains explicitly a vivid horror of what PTSD might be too for the old veterans. Two-thirds of the veterans […]
In this day and age, mental disorders and illnesses are more recognized and prevalent then they have ever been in society. With the growing awareness of mental illnesses, more research has been accomplished in order to provide more information. There are too many negative myths and stereotypes surrounding those with a mental illness that shed […]
“After my final tour of duty in the military, I came home in 1993 feeling like my whole life had changed and that my attitude to my friends and life in general had changed. I had flashbacks, problems sleeping, was absolutely terrified of bangs and fireworks, and felt guilty and ashamed that I was the […]
Posttraumatic stress disorder also known as PTSD is a disorder resulting from the exposure to a major stressor, with symptoms of anxiety, dissociation, nightmares, poor sleep, reliving the event, and concentration problems, lasting for more than 1 month; symptoms may appear immediately or not occur until six months or later after the traumatic event. Many […]
Introduction It is no surprise that traumatic events can negatively impact an individual, yet many do not fully understand some of the repercussions that can follow them. While some events may happen suddenly and occur briefly, the aftermath can often be devastating and in some cases cause symptoms to delay or linger. The DSM-IV-TR classifies […]
Each and every day, people wake up, live their lives, go to bed, then do it all over again. However, it is vital to stop and think about why you’re able to (mostly) do what you want, when you want, where you want. This is all due to freedom. Freedom doesn’t come free, but rather […]
The topic I chose to do my problems in disaster psychology over was students dealing with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. In my first paper, I described several problems that schools may face due to this disorder. One of the main problems I pointed out was student recognition of the disorder. Kids do not always know how […]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder plagues the veterans and soldiers of America, however, it can also take hold of civilians lives. Post Traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war or […]
Scott Smith’s recent article on the K9s for Warriors program, entitled K9s for Warriors Because Together We Stand, brings to light the increasingly prevalent issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within our veteran community. The program seeks to pair rescued shelter dogs with veterans, after being specially trained as service animals. The intensive training helps […]
PTSD women in prison In the article Posttraumatic stress disorder in incarcerated women: A call for evidence-based treatment, there is a study done on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in different women in prisons and jails. The article discusses the treatment of PTSD in incarcerated women. The criminal justice system is known as a safety net […]
