Summary: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder, also commonly known has PTSD, can occur when someone witness something traumatic event, can only be diagnosed after 6 months after the event. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder causes a chemical change in the brain.

Do you know the symptoms and treatments of Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)? The summary, of this PTSD PSA, is a longer than normal video on the symptoms and treatments of PTSD covering all three appeals. The video utilized a variety of graphic pictures, large text, and somber music to inform the viewer about the warning signs and therapies for both men and women. Some of the triggers are not always known ahead of time, and some people do not want other to know for the fear of being labeled. In the Public Service Announcement (PSA), “PTSD,” produced by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Administration’s presentation of logos overshadows their less successful presentation of pathos and ethos concerning the topic of

DOI: 5/23/2015. The patient is a 47 -year-old female crew member who sustained emotional distress and anxiety when she was pranked by her coworkers.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe a chronic disorder that occurs when an individual is exposed to a traumatic event and cause recurring flashbacks (Sannibale, Teesson, Creamer, Sitharthan, Bryant, Sutherland, & Peek‐O 'Leary, 2013; Maercker, Zöllner, Menning, Rabe, & Karl, 2006; Spence, Titov, Dear, Johnston, Solley, Lorian, &Schwenke, 2011).

“A growing body of research has explored the relationship between traumatic events and subsequent cognitions. For instance, survivors sometimes exhibit self-blaming thoughts and guilt about actions that they did or did not engage in during a traumatic incident” (Resick, Rabalais, Sobel, 2009). The impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has left me at times on an emotional rollercoaster ride of distress. PTSD has caused me to have irrational thoughts and guilt of life itself. In the early stages of my diagnosis of PTSD, I felt ashamed of what happened to me. I pushed people away especially, the ones that I loved and who loved me. I found myself becoming secluded from the world around me and the people in my life. PTSD can bring on many transitions of disorders if left untreated. According to Dr. Mathew Tull, a PTSD specialist has stated that “PTSD and social anxiety disorder (SAD) commonly co-occur” (Tull, 2016). I emotionally withdrew and became extremely anxious to be around people for the fear they would not understand me or judge me. I would also fear to have a panic attack in a situation I could not control my emotions. “You may also experience fear of appearing anxious or acting in a way that will bring about embarrassment or humiliation. Moreover, your upcoming contact with a feared situation almost always causes anxiety, maybe even in the form of a panic attack “(Tull, 2016).

“Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric sequel to a stressful event or situation of an exceptionally threatening or catastrophic in nature.” (Kassam-Adams, & Winston,2004, p.409). “Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) has been used in the management of PTSD in both children and adolescents for many years.” (Cohen, Mannarino, & Deblinger, (Eds.). (2012, p.3). The premise of this paper is to examine research studies that have already been conducted on trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and their outcomes. In order to determine the effectiveness and a safe intervention process for both acute and chronic post- traumatic stress disorder following a wide range of traumatic experiences in children, and adolescents.

Upon exploring multiple modalities for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by far was the most interesting. What intrigued the most about this therapy was that it is directed at decreasing a client’s avoidance strategies when coping with unwanted thoughts and emotions while increasing acceptance of the past events causing anxiety. Normally when clients are experiencing unwanted thoughts and memories of traumatizing events, they avoid behaviors and places that remind them of those memories. However, with the use of ACT these once avoided behaviors can finally be relieved. The main focus of the therapy is not solely focused on symptom reduction; it is mainly used to create a commitment to

Healthcare professionals working in critical care, and more specifically the emergency setting, are tasked with deescalating and treating trauma so that a patient may return to pre-trauma levels of functioning. ER staff encounter many challenges that are unique to their specialty and a cause of great stress, such as an unpredictable environment, high acuity patients, and continual change in patient flow (Walsh, 2013). Ross-Adjie et al (as cited in Healy, 2011) found that violence against staff and heavy workloads were two main stressors reported by emergency staff. Jonsson and Halabi mentioned conflict with physicians as a major stressor, while Adeb-Saeedi reported stress related to the presence of relatives and the providing care to patients experiencing suffering and pain (as cited in Healy, 2011).

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an overwhelming type of psychological condition that is caused by extreme stress. There has been a significant increase of people diagnosed with PTSD because of issues like war, death, catastrophes, ect… (Meis, Erbes, Polusny, & Compton, 2010). A marriage can be very challenging and if one of the parties has post-traumatic stress disorder it is very hard to cope with. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an illness that affects many people. The ones that are diagnosed with this disorder are usually exposed

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,

termination has occurred; She feels abandoned by these outside systems upon termination. Janes partner expressed Jane became extremely aggressive after the sudden loss of her previous therapist.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the mental disorders that have a negative impact on the patient’s behaviors, and I did encounter such a problem with one of my patients. Patients who suffer PTSD may try to handle their problems in ways that cause more harm than good as a result of trauma or substances abuse. Moreover, they may use alcohol or drugs to make their symptoms go away, escape problems or even to get better sleep. Stress is a common form of PTSD where some patients isolate and avoid interacting with people and even their therapists, which poses a challenge to the treating therapists in finding the proper strategies to deal with those patients (DeAngelis, 2008, p. 40). However, therapists should take this issue seriously

Traumatic events are often unpredictable, uncontrollable and can provoke feelings of fear and anxiety. Employers working in emergency services, by the nature of the work, routinely exposed to traumatic events. The psychological wellbeing of employees is likely to significantly affect their functionality at work and can also have a ripple effect on their family, organizational productivity, and on wider society. Therefore, paying due care and attention to the psychological impact of traumatic events is an important consideration (1).

(eD) staff must cope with acute or chronic stressors, often on a daily basis (Josland 2008). if eD staff are unsupported in this, workplace stress can devastate their physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing (Potter 2006).