Types of PTSD
This type of PTSD begins within 3 months and is considered short term
What is Acute PTSD
These frightening memories make the person feel like the trauma is happening again.
What are flashbacks
PTSD begins with this kind of intense and overwhelming experience.
What is trauma
This method is commonly used to help people recover from a traumatic event
What is therapy
A common myth claims that only this group experiences PTSD.
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This type of PTSd lasts longer than 3 months and can continue for years
what is chonic ptsd
This behavior involves staying away from places or reminders connected to the trauma.
What is avoidance
This brain structure becomes overactive and stores strong fear memories during PTSD.
What is the amygdala
This treatment uses guided eye movements to help the brain process memories.
What is EMDR therapy
This false belief says PTSD makes a person weak or unstable.
What is stigma
this type of ptsd appears at least six months after trauma, even when the person seems fine at first
What is a delayed onset PTSD
Name a physical symptom that shows the body cannot rest.
What is difficulty sleeping
Biological factors and environmental stress working together form this explanation of PTSD.
What is nature and nurture
These medications are commonly used to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.
What are antidepressants
One way to break stigma is by doing this with mental health information.
What is learning the facts
This type of PTSD develops after repeated or long lasting trauma and affects emotional control and identity
This symptom category includes guilt, fear, anger, or emotional numbness.
What are negative mood changes
This type of trauma is most likely to lead to complex PTSD.
What is repeated long term trauma
This therapy teaches people with PTSD to challenge negative thoughts about the trauma.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy
This celebrity has talked openly about her PTSD to raise awareness.
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This type of PTSD includes trauma symptoms but doesn't meet all the full diagnostic criteria.
What is subthreshold PTSD
This cluster includes racing heart, jumpiness, and the feeling that danger is always present.
What is hyperarousal
This idea explains why two people can experience the same event yet only one develops PTSD.
What is individual sensitivity based on genetics and environment
This treatment gradually exposes the person to trauma reminders in a safe setting.
What is exposure based therapy
Stigma often stops people from taking this important step toward healing
What is seeking help