Types of PTSD
Symptoms & behaviors
Causes & Brain Science
Treatment & Recovery
Stigma & Society
100

This type of PTSD begins within 3 months and is considered short term

What is Acute PTSD

100

These frightening memories make the person feel like the trauma is happening again.

What are flashbacks

100

PTSD begins with this kind of intense and overwhelming experience.

What is trauma

100

This method is commonly used to help people recover from a traumatic event

What is therapy

100

A common myth claims that only this group experiences PTSD.

Who are soldiers

200

This type of PTSd lasts longer than 3 months and can continue for years

what is chonic ptsd

200

This behavior involves staying away from places or reminders connected to the trauma.

What is avoidance

200

This brain structure becomes overactive and stores strong fear memories during PTSD.

What is the amygdala

200

This treatment uses guided eye movements to help the brain process memories.

What is EMDR therapy

200

This false belief says PTSD makes a person weak or unstable.

What is stigma

300

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

300

Name a physical symptom that shows the body cannot rest.

What is difficulty sleeping

300

Biological factors and environmental stress working together form this explanation of PTSD.

What is nature and nurture

300

These medications are commonly used to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.

What are antidepressants

300

One way to break stigma is by doing this with mental health information.

What is learning the facts

400

This type of PTSD develops after repeated or long lasting trauma and affects emotional control and identity 

What is complex PTSD
400

This symptom category includes guilt, fear, anger, or emotional numbness.

What are negative mood changes

400

This type of trauma is most likely to lead to complex PTSD.

What is repeated long term trauma

400

This therapy teaches people with PTSD to challenge negative thoughts about the trauma.

What is cognitive behavioral therapy

400

This celebrity has talked openly about her PTSD to raise awareness.

Who is Lady Gaga

500

This type of PTSD includes trauma symptoms but doesn't meet all the full diagnostic criteria. 

What is subthreshold PTSD

500

This cluster includes racing heart, jumpiness, and the feeling that danger is always present.

What is hyperarousal

500

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

500

This treatment gradually exposes the person to trauma reminders in a safe setting.

What is exposure based therapy

500

Stigma often stops people from taking this important step toward healing

What is seeking help