PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders
About PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders
What is PTSD?
PTSD can arise after trauma like accidents, assault, combat, or loss. Not everyone develops PTSD resilience, support, and genetics play a role in whether trauma leads to lasting mental health effects.
What Are Trauma Related Disorders?
While PTSD is the most well known trauma related condition, there are other disorders linked to traumatic experiences, including:
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
Symptoms similar to PTSD appear within the first month after trauma. If symptoms persist beyond 30 days, a diagnosis may shift to PTSD.
Adjustment Disorders
These occur after major life changes or stressors and involve significant emotional or behavioral reactions that impair functioning.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
C-PTSD stems from repeated trauma, causing PTSD symptoms plus shame, trust issues, and emotional dysregulation.
Dissociative Disorders
Some cope with trauma through disconnection, feeling detached, having memory gaps, or losing identity.
What Causes PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders?
Exposure to Trauma
Direct exposure to life threatening events, physical harm, or severe emotional distress is the primary trigger for PTSD.
Secondary Trauma
Some individuals, such as first responders, medical professionals, or caregivers, develop PTSD from exposure to the suffering of others.
Personal Vulnerabilities
Certain factors increase PTSD risk, like childhood trauma, lack of support, mental health conditions, or genetics.
Diagnosing PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders
Comprehensive Clinical Interview
A provider will assess your trauma, symptoms, life impact, and any co-occurring conditions for care.
Standardized PTSD Screeners
These validated tools help assess symptom severity and guide diagnosis.
Rule Out Other Conditions
Because PTSD symptoms overlap with anxiety, depression, and physical health disorders, a thorough assessment helps distinguish between overlapping conditions.
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