PTSD Criteria Overview

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PTSD criteria includes exposure to actual or threatened ______, serious injury, or sexual violence.

death

One or more intrusive symptoms may include intrusive memories or ______.

dreams

Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the event is evidenced by efforts to avoid distressing thoughts, memories, or ______.

feelings

Negative alterations in cognitions include inability to remember important aspects of the ______ event.

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Persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs often revolve around oneself, the world, or ______.

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Marked alterations in arousal may include irritable behavior and problems with ______.

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Persistent negative emotional state is a key feature in assessing ______.

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Hypervigilance is an example of altered ______ associated with traumatic events.

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Repeated or extreme exposure can lead to symptoms of ______.

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Dissociative reactions, such as ______, are common intrusive symptoms of PTSD.

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Avoiding reminders that arouse distressing memories is known as ______.

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Negative alterations in mood may include feeling ______ from others.

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An individual with PTSD may experience problems with ______ as a result of arousal alterations.

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Exaggerated beliefs about oneself or others contribute to negative ______ in PTSD.

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Hypervigilance is characterized by an increased state of ______.

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Intrusive memories or ______ are criteria for identifying PTSD symptoms.

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PTSD Criteria Overview

  • PTSD can arise from exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.
  • Exposure can occur directly, through witnessing events, learning about a close individual, or through repeated/extreme exposure to traumatic stimuli.

Intrusive Symptoms

  • Essential for PTSD diagnosis are one or more intrusive symptoms.
  • Symptoms may include:
    • Intrusive memories of the event.
    • Distressing dreams related to the trauma.
    • Dissociative reactions like flashbacks.
    • Intense distress when exposed to reminders of the trauma.

Avoidance Symptoms

  • Individuals often exhibit persistent avoidance of reminder stimuli:
    • Efforts to avoid distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories associated with the event.
    • Avoidance of external reminders (people, places, conversations) that trigger distressing memories.

Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood

  • Post-trauma, significant changes in mood and cognitions may manifest, requiring at least two symptoms:
    • Inability to recall important details of the trauma.
    • Persistent negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world.
    • Distorted blame, projecting the consequences of the trauma onto oneself or others.
    • Ongoing negative emotional state.
    • Reduced interest or participation in previously enjoyed activities.
    • Feelings of estrangement or detachment from others.
    • Diminished capacity to experience positive emotions.

Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity

  • Notable changes in arousal and reactivity may develop following the trauma, exemplified by at least two of the following:
    • Increased irritability or aggressive behavior.
    • Recklessness or self-destructive tendencies.
    • Persistent hypervigilance.
    • Exaggerated startle response.
    • Challenges with concentration.
    • Disturbances in sleep patterns.

PTSD Criteria Overview

  • PTSD can arise from exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.
  • Exposure can occur directly, through witnessing events, learning about a close individual, or through repeated/extreme exposure to traumatic stimuli.

Intrusive Symptoms

  • Essential for PTSD diagnosis are one or more intrusive symptoms.
  • Symptoms may include:
    • Intrusive memories of the event.
    • Distressing dreams related to the trauma.
    • Dissociative reactions like flashbacks.
    • Intense distress when exposed to reminders of the trauma.

Avoidance Symptoms

  • Individuals often exhibit persistent avoidance of reminder stimuli:
    • Efforts to avoid distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories associated with the event.
    • Avoidance of external reminders (people, places, conversations) that trigger distressing memories.

Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood

  • Post-trauma, significant changes in mood and cognitions may manifest, requiring at least two symptoms:
    • Inability to recall important details of the trauma.
    • Persistent negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world.
    • Distorted blame, projecting the consequences of the trauma onto oneself or others.
    • Ongoing negative emotional state.
    • Reduced interest or participation in previously enjoyed activities.
    • Feelings of estrangement or detachment from others.
    • Diminished capacity to experience positive emotions.

Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity

  • Notable changes in arousal and reactivity may develop following the trauma, exemplified by at least two of the following:
    • Increased irritability or aggressive behavior.
    • Recklessness or self-destructive tendencies.
    • Persistent hypervigilance.
    • Exaggerated startle response.
    • Challenges with concentration.
    • Disturbances in sleep patterns.

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