Symptoms
True or false: irritable behavior/angry outbursts, reckless or self-destructive behavior, hypervigilance, and exaggerated startle response are symptoms of PTSD
What is True: This falls under the category of "Marked alterations in arousal and reactivity associated with the traumatic event"
True or False: PTSD can be passed down by genes
False. PTSD is a mental disorder that is caused by trauma.
True or false: there is no cure for PTSD
False. Treatment in form of therapy, as well as medication, is available to greatly reduce and eliminate symptoms of PTSD
State of emotional or mental strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
What is Stress
Feeling and acting as if a traumatic event was happening again in real time
What is a Flashback
True or false: You can develop PTSD from watching multiple horror movies in a row.
What is False: Experiencing repeated exposure to traumatic events does not apply to exposure through electronic media, television, movies, or pictures (unless it is work related. Ex: first responders)
After an individual has experienced a traumatic event, what can be done to lower the possibility of PTSD developing?
What is Social Support
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
True or False: One of the symptoms of PTSD is persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs/expectations about themselves, others, or the world. "I am bad", "No one can be trusted", "The world is completely dangerous and I am not safe"
True or False: Any individual who experiences a traumatic event will suffer from PTSD
False, not all people who experience a traumatic event will have symptoms of PTSD.
True or false: self-medicating with substances such as alcohol and marijuana is adequate treatment for PTSD
False. Alcohol and other mind-altering substances often worsen the symptoms of PTSD
How long do symptoms of Acute Stress last before they turn into PTSD?
What is One Month
True or false: memory loss can be a symptom of PTSD
What is True: People who have PTSD can sometimes have difficulty remembering details of traumatic events
True or False: Men are more likely to develop PTSD than women
False. Women are more likely to develop PTSD (10% women develop PTSD in their lifetime vs. 4-5% men)
Name one of the treatment methods for PTSD
eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), exposure therapy
Name 2 out of the 4 categories of PTSD symptoms
What is:
Intrusion
Avoidance
Changes in thoughts or mood
Changes in reactivity
True or false: Symptoms of PTSD can begin months or even years after a traumatic event
What is True
True or False: Alcohol and drug use worsen symptoms of PTSD
What is True: While it can distract you from problems for a short time, it makes coping and recovery more difficult long-term.
Alcohol and drug use can:
Increase panic attacks, depression, ongoing physical pain, and long-term illnesses
Keep you from getting restful sleep
Nightmares get worse when you stop drinking/using
Increase pain levels and make pain less manageable
Feeling cut off from others
Feeling numb and having no emotions
Is animal-assisted therapy approved for PTSD?
Yes, a therapy pet can help reduce a person's anxiety and help those with PTSD.
Having physical reactions (e.g., heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating) when something reminded you of the traumatic event can be a symptom of Acute Stress/PTSD
True