PTSD

Symptoms/Diagnosis

100

True or False:

There are 6 symptoms for PTSD.

FALSE: There are FOUR. 

200

List ONE of the symptoms for PTSD

-Re-experiencing symptoms (also called reliving the event)

-Avoiding situations that remind you of the event

-Having more negative beliefs and feelings

-Hyperarousal (also called feeling keyed up)

300

How many DSM-5 criteria are there for diagnosing PTSD and list ONE.

There are 6 criteria.

(Refer to notes for list of them)

Statistics

100

True or False:

Women are twice as likely as men to get PTSD.

TRUE

200

What estimated percent of American's have PTSD?

A) 6%

B) 8%

C) 10%

B) 8%

300

What is the most common occurrence behind PTSD?

Example: Suburban police officer or fire fighters

Abused children are 50% of PTSD occurrences 

Treatment

100

True or False:

A third of people don't respond to PTSD treatment

TRUE

200

What age group is TF-CBT used for? 

Children/Adolescents

300

List ONE medication that may be used for an individual with PTSD

SSRI’s or SNRI’s

Examples: Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft

FINAL JEOPARDY QUESTION

100

PTSD is often associated with Military Veterans.

What percent of PTSD occurrences are related to Military Veterans?

(Closest percentage wins)

30%