PTSD Basics
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
True or False: A history of previous trauma increases the risk of developing PTSD.
True
Avoiding reminders of the trauma (places, people, thoughts) belongs to which cluster?
Avoidance
What does “CBT” stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
On which floor of the JSU Student Center is the Latasha Norman Center located?
Second floor
According to DSM-5, PTSD symptoms must last at least how many days?
30 days
Name a protective factor that can reduce risk of PTSD after a traumatic event.
(One possible) Strong social support / coping skills / resilience / access to mental health services
What is “hypervigilance” in the context of PTSD?
Being excessively alert, watchful, and on guard for danger
What type of therapy is considered a first-line treatment for PTSD, involving exposure to trauma memories?
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
What is the phone number to contact the Latasha Norman Center?
601-979-0374
Name one of the four main clusters of PTSD symptoms (intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations, arousal).
(Any one) Intrusion / Avoidance / Negative Alterations in Cognitions & Mood / Arousal & Reactivity
Having which personality trait (e.g. neuroticism, optimism) is considered a risk factor for PTSD?
High neuroticism
Name one cognitive symptom of PTSD (negative alteration in cognition/mood).
(One possible) Persistent negative beliefs, distorted blame, diminished interest, inability to remember aspects of trauma
Which therapy combines cognitive processing and coping with trauma with eye movements or bilateral stimulation?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
What does “ONE S.A.F.E. JSU” program address?
Interpersonal violence — sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, etc.
A person with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through “flashbacks” or “intrusive memories.” What term describes this re-experiencing?
Intrusive symptoms
What childhood experience is often cited as increasing vulnerability to PTSD later in life?
Early life adversity / childhood abuse or neglect
What co-occurring disorder is common with PTSD (e.g. often seen together)?
Depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorder
What role does “psychoeducation” play in PTSD treatment?
Educating clients about PTSD, symptoms, coping, normalizing responses, reducing shame
Who is the Director of the Latasha Norman Center (as listed)?
Antonio E. Horton, P-LPC, MS
What is the difference between acute stress disorder (ASD) and PTSD in terms of onset/duration?
ASD occurs within the first month after trauma and lasts up to 1 month; PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms persist longer than 1 month
Explain how perception of the traumatic event (appraisal) influences PTSD development.
If the person views the event as threatening, uncontrollable, or blames themselves (negative appraisal), the risk increases.
Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for PTSD (abbrev.)?
PCL (PTSD Checklist)
Name one pharmacological class sometimes used adjunctively in PTSD (though not always first choice).
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
The Latasha Norman Center is named in memory of Latasha Norman. What was her status at JSU and what happened?
She was a 20-year-old accounting major at Jackson State University who died as a result of domestic violence.