General
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
True or False
PTSD can only develop in veterans
False.
PTSD can be developed in anyone that witnesses a traumatic event.
True or False
Symptoms are the same for every person that has PTSD.
False.
There are many different possible symptoms that you could or could not have with PTSD.
True or False
PTSD cannot be treated once the patient is above the age of 50.
False.
You can be treated for PTSD at any age!
What percent of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime?
70%
True or False
PTSD be passed through generations AND through direct exposure?
True.
Studies show that epigenetics can cause someone to develop PTSD due to parents or other ancestors having it.
Studies also show that caregivers often develop a similar case of PTSD as they care for their patient with PTSD.
How soon after experiencing a traumatic event do symptoms usually start?
3 months after the event
True or False
Some people with PTSD are unaffected by treatment options.
True, about 1/3 of people with PTSD are resistant to treatment.
Are Women or Men more likely to develop PTSD?
Women.
Women are 2.5 times more likely to develop PTSD than men.
What percent of people who experience a traumatic event develop PTSD?
20%
Name 2 physical symptoms of PTSD
Answers could be: Muscle tension, increased heart rate, or increased blood pressure.
What type of therapy is mainly used to treat cases of PTSD?
Psychotherapy/Talk Therapy
When was PTSD officially recognized as a real disorder?
1980
What can raise likelihood for PTSD?
Example Answers:
Experiencing a traumatic event, caregiving for someone who already has it, having a parent or ancestor with it.
Name 3 mental/social symptoms of PTSD
Some answers could be: Negative thoughts, increased fear, blame, guilt, and anger, feeling detached from friends and family, or losing interest in activities you usually enjoy,.
Name a way someone can try prevent getting PTSD.
Make sure they have plenty of friends and family to talk to.
Or to help others who suffered similar experiences.