Symptoms
What are two common symptoms of PTSD?
Flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, etc.
Name one kind of event that can lead to PTSD.
War, abuse, accidents, natural disasters, etc.
Name one treatment besides therapy that helps with PTSD.
Medicine, support groups, service dogs, exercise
What do we call it when someone relives a trauma like it’s happening again?
Flashbacks
Why might someone who had trauma as a kid be more at risk for PTSD?
Early trauma can affect the brain and how someone handles stress.
What kind of professional usually leads therapy sessions for PTSD?
A therapist, counselor, or psychologist
What’s one emotion people with PTSD often feel toward others or themselves?
Guilt, anger, fear, or detachment
Name one environmental risk factor.
Living in a violent or high-stress environment (poverty, war, or abuse).
Why doesn’t the same treatment work for everyone with PTSD?
Everyone’s brain and trauma are different, people need personalized care