Trauma and stressor-related disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Exposure to a serious event leading to symptoms for >1 month that LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT DISTRESS OR IMPAIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
**Early Debriefing after event = less likely to have PTSD**
Adjustment Disorder
A life stressor that causes behavior and emotion changes for three months afterwards
Symptoms tend to resolve within 6 months
Tx: Psychotherapy
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