FreeMD® PTSD: Definition

PTSD

Definition

PTSD Definition

Common names:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD

A person with post traumatic stress disorder has a psychiatric illness that results in severe anxiety and emotional distress. PTSD is caused by extreme mental or physical stress that occurs after life-threatening events.

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Related Topics:

Anxiety disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Mental health
Panic attacks
Schizophrenia
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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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PTSD References:

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Grinage BD. Diagnosis and management of post-traumatic stress disorder. Am Fam Physician. 2003 Dec 15;68(12):2401-8.
Veltmeyer MD, Clark CR, McFarlane AC, Felmingham KL, Bryant RA, Gordon E. Integrative assessment of brain and cognitive function in post-traumatic stress disorder. J Integr Neurosci. 2005 Mar;4(1):145-59.
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