What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event
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Symptoms include negative thoughts, ongoing negative emotions, avoidance of stimuli related to the event
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Symptoms of PTSD usually begin within three months of the traumatic event, but they sometimes emerge later
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Combat, natural disasters, car accidents, sexual assault, the sudden death of a loved one are some examples of such traumatic events
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PTSD can affect anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, nationality, or culture. Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men, according to US National Institute of Mental Health
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Certain aspects of the traumatic event and some biological factors (such as genes) may make some people more likely to develop PTSD
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Children and teens can have extreme reactions to trauma, but some of their symptoms may not be the same as those seen in adults
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The main treatments are psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of psychotherapy and medications
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