Annotated Bibliography: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

This paper explores post-traumatic stress and how it is seen as a disorder. Post-traumatic stress can manifest into post-traumatic stress disorder. According to Sareen (2014), Post-traumatic stress disorder is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5 as having 4 core features that are as follows. First, the person must witness or experience a stressful event. Secondly, the person or persons would re-experience symptoms of the event that include nightmares and/or flashbacks. The person or persons would also have hyper arousal symptoms, such as concentrations problems, irritability, and sleep disturbance. The final core feature dictates

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a relatively new diagnosis that was associated with survivors of war when it was first introduced. Its diagnosis was met largely with skepticism and dismissal by the public of the validity of the illness. PTSD was only widely accepted when it was included as a diagnosis in 1980 in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association. PTSD is a complex mental disorder that develops in response to exposure to a severe traumatic event that stems a cluster of symptoms. Being afflicted with the disorder is debilitating, disrupting an individual’s ability to function and perform the most basic tasks.

Post-traumatic stress disorder abbreviated PTSD is a response to traumatic events in someone’s life. Traumatic events are events that provoke fear, helplessness or horror in response to a threat or extreme stressor (Yehuda, 2002). Soldiers and other military members are at a much higher risk to Post traumatic stress disorder due to combat and other stressful situations they are put into. People effected by Post-traumatic stress disorder will have symptoms including flashbacks, avoidance of things, people or places that remind them of the traumatic event. Also, hyper arousal which includes insomnia, irritability, impaired concentration and higher startle reactions. In this paper I will discuss post-traumatic stress disorder, its signs, symptom and effects on culture as portrayed in the movie, American Sniper.

Post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) is one of the leading mental issues in the world right now. It includes introduction to injury including passing or the danger of death, genuine damage, or sexual brutality. Something is traumatic when it is exceptionally startling, overpowering and causes a considerable measure of pain. Injury is regularly sudden, and numerous individuals say that they felt feeble to stop or change the occasion. Traumatic occasions might incorporate wrongdoings, common fiascos, mishaps, war or strife, or different dangers to life. It could be an occasion or circumstance that one encounters or something that transpires, including friends and family. The post-traumatic stress is not subject to any definite experience a priori,

Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is sometimes considered to be a relatively new diagnosis, as the name first appeared in 1980, the concept of the disorder has a very long history. That history has often been linked to the history of war, but the disorder has also been frequently described in civilian settings involving natural disasters, mass catastrophes, and serious accidental injuries. The diagnosis first appeared in the official nomenclature when Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-I was published in 1952 under the name gross stress reaction. It was omitted, however, in the next edition in 1968, after a long

Sullivan, Gregory. "Vetting PTSD." Nature Medicine 17.9 (2011): 1031. Health Reference Center Academic. Web. 21 Apr.

Thesis Statement: We hear about it in the news, papers, and small town chatter; be we don’t really understand what it is. It affects the victims mind, body, and people around them; I want to inform you all about this disorder, and what it does.

David J. Morris, a Marines veteran, and the author of The Evil Hours, states that over the past four decades, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has permeated every corner of our culture. Morris states a species of pain that that went unnamed for most of human history, PTSD is now the fourth most common psychiatric

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can and usually is an extremely disruptive mental health disorder that, frequently diminishes a person’s overall quality of life, and usually follows a chronic, often lifelong, course.” (Kassam-Adams, & Winston, 2004, p. 407). Given the ubiquitous nature of threatening or catastrophic trauma, PTSD is becoming more and more common among our youth. “It may affect 10% of women and 5% of men at some stage in their lives.” (Kar, 2011, p.167). According to Kar, (2011), This is a large number of the population and depending upon the degree and nature in which the traumatic event has occurred, the rates of PTSD victims that have been reported could then approach 100%. (p.167). PTSD is described as having a multitude

Straight Talk about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Coping with the Aftermath of Trauma, written by Kay Marie Porterfield, was published in New York in 1996 by Facts on File. The purpose of the text is to inform readers about the recovering process from PTSD and its association with the public throughout different periods of time. The information found in this source is incredibly valuable because the author is a well-educated individual who has studied the topic, and withholds an M.A in counseling from Arizona State University. Her data also comes from credible sources that convey important statistics. However, as a limitation Dr. Porterfield prioritized on the

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder does effect the brain. PTSD is an injury, and scientist and doctors are starting to find brain evidence of these injuries. It does not mean that those who are diagnosed with it are brain damaged nor does it mean that they will not be able to recover from it, it means that there are parts of the brain that can be visualized on MRI's, PET Scans, and on an MEG (Magnetoencephalogram) and they are showing remarkable changes from PTSD. People need to understand what PTSD is, how doctors know it is there, and that it is a disorder that one can recover from.

Twenty percent of all American adults who experience traumatic events this year will go on to develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It is estimated that 31 million United States citizens are suffering from the disorder at any given moment. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is one of the world’s most prominent psychological issues, despite the fact that several people are not even familiar with its name. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that may occur after experiencing traumatizing events or being involved in life-threatening situations. There are several warning signs that a victim of PTSD may omit that range from subtle to very intense, including—but not limited to—avoidance of certain people, objects, or places, negative thoughts and moodiness, and changes in emotional behavior. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the onset of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder altogether. For example, one can try to detect the disorder early, and seek help immediately following a traumatizing event. However, if PTSD does happen to be diagnosed, it can be managed via various types of psychological therapy and rehabilitation as well as medically prescribed aliments to combat the potential issues that may arise. These treatments are beneficial to society as a whole when taking into consideration just how many of its members suffer from this disorder. Many people deal with PTSD, but the presence of this pandemic can be moderated through consciousness of causation,

Post-Traumatic stress disorder has affected humans probably as long as we have had a higher consciousness, but it is only recently that researchers, medical professionals and psychotherapists have had much understanding into its nature and treatment. Although this disorder may be easy to describe, the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder negatively affect a person’s mental health, physical health, work and relationships. Seventy percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. Up to twenty percent can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, estimated eight percent of Americans have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Tull).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder in which a person is unable to recoup or recover from a traumatic or terrifying experience. People who suffer from this disorder may relive their traumatic experience in forms of nightmares, flashbacks, or memories. Many associate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with soldiers. However, anyone can develop the debilitating disorder after a traumatic experience. But, not everyone who goes through a traumatic experience will get the PTSD. Chances of developing the disorder can depend on one’s personality to family history, etc... In addition, the disorder may lead to depression or anxiety if left untreated. This paper explores the psychological effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,

Statistics. Next, on the topic of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder is statistics. Epidemiologists have questioned, “What causes Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? How common is it? Who gets it?” In a research article by Ronald C. Kessler et al. titled Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the National Comorbidity Survey was designed in response to answering these questions. The National Comorbidity Survey (NCS), conducted between September 1990 and February 1992, comprised interviews of a representative national sample of 8,098 Americans aged 15 to 54 years. The study focuses on the estimated lifetime prevalence, the kinds of traumas most