PTSD Basics
Symptoms
True of False
Treatment
Random
100
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
100
What is the most common symptom in PTSD?
Flashbacks
100
Children cannot be diagnosed with PTSD.
FALSE. Children and adolescents can be diagnosed with PTSD.
100
Why don't people typically get help for their PTSD?
Denial
Lack of Resources
Money
Fear of judgement
Lack of trust in providers
etc.
100
What is 5 + 5 ?
10
200
What kind of disorder is PTSD?
An anxiety disorder
200
Name 2 symptoms of PTSD
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Hypervigilance/Hyperarousal
Avoidance
Poor Concentration
etc.
200
Men are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than women.
FALSE. Women experience PTSD at 2-3 times the rate than men.
200
What kind of treatments are helpful for PTSD?
Therapy (TFCBT, EMDR, Seeking Safety, etc.)
Support Groups (Survivors of DV, assault, etc.)
Medication
It is okay to engage in one or a combination of all 3. Everyone's journey is unique.
200
Name any cartoon on the Nickelodeon Channel
300
What is PTSD?
A mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event.
300
Name 2 physiological symptoms associated with PTSD
sweating
increased heart rate
shaking
raised body temperature
fatigue
etc.
300
People who experience trauma may not remember all the details of their trauma.
TRUE.
300
Do you have to tell your trauma story in order to recovery from PTSD?
No. Although some people recover from this method, some people recover by focusing on the present.
300
Who are all 5 members of the Scooby Doo Gang?
Shaggy, Velma, Daphney, Fred, Scooby-Doo
400
What kind of life events cause PTSD?
Abuse
Neglect
War
Car accidents
Natural disasters (house fire, earthquake, etc.)
Medical Illness
etc.
400
Name 2 emotional symptoms associated with PTSD
Anxiety
Guilt
Depression
Irritability
Fear
etc.
400
About 50% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD.
FALSE. About 7% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD.
400
What are examples of healthy and unhealthy coping?
Healthy: Grounding techniques, reading, art, yoga, exercising, healthy eating, talking to supports, etc.
Unhealthy: Substance Use, high-risk sexual engagement, self-harm, isolation, violence, etc.
400
Name all 7 colors of the rainbow
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
500
Can you get PTSD from witnessing a traumatic event or do you have to actually experience the event?
You can get PTSD from directly experiencing or witnessing an event.
500
Name 2 behavioral symptoms of PTSD
Increased substance use
Emotional Outbursts
Difficulty Resting
Social Withdrawal
Startle Reflex
Change in sexual functioning (hyper/hypo)
Change in activity
etc.
500
When substances like drugs and alcohol are involved, this can increase the likelihood of being exposed to more traumatic events.
TRUE.
500
Who would you describe as your healthy supports and what do you like to do when triggered?
Share
500
What is one healthy goal you would like to accomplish between today and tomorrow?
