Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Mar;107(3):273-281.ABSTRACTPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 6%. PTSD may develop at least one month after a traumatic event involving the threat of death or harm to physical integrity, although earlier symptoms may represent an acute stress disorder. Symptoms typically involve trauma-related intrusive thoughts, avoidant behaviors, negative alterations of cognition or mood, and changes in arousal and reactivity. Assessing for past trauma in patients with anxiety or other psychiatric illnesses may aid in diagnosing and treating PTSD. The Diagno...
Source: American Family Physician - March 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zachary Sartor Lance Kelley Ryan Laschober Source Type: research
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Mar;107(3):273-281.ABSTRACTPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 6%. PTSD may develop at least one month after a traumatic event involving the threat of death or harm to physical integrity, although earlier symptoms may represent an acute stress disorder. Symptoms typically involve trauma-related intrusive thoughts, avoidant behaviors, negative alterations of cognition or mood, and changes in arousal and reactivity. Assessing for past trauma in patients with anxiety or other psychiatric illnesses may aid in diagnosing and treating PTSD. The Diagno...
Source: American Family Physician - March 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zachary Sartor Lance Kelley Ryan Laschober Source Type: research
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Mar;107(3):273-281.ABSTRACTPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 6%. PTSD may develop at least one month after a traumatic event involving the threat of death or harm to physical integrity, although earlier symptoms may represent an acute stress disorder. Symptoms typically involve trauma-related intrusive thoughts, avoidant behaviors, negative alterations of cognition or mood, and changes in arousal and reactivity. Assessing for past trauma in patients with anxiety or other psychiatric illnesses may aid in diagnosing and treating PTSD. The Diagno...
Source: American Family Physician - March 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zachary Sartor Lance Kelley Ryan Laschober Source Type: research
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Mar;107(3):273-281.ABSTRACTPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 6%. PTSD may develop at least one month after a traumatic event involving the threat of death or harm to physical integrity, although earlier symptoms may represent an acute stress disorder. Symptoms typically involve trauma-related intrusive thoughts, avoidant behaviors, negative alterations of cognition or mood, and changes in arousal and reactivity. Assessing for past trauma in patients with anxiety or other psychiatric illnesses may aid in diagnosing and treating PTSD. The Diagno...
Source: American Family Physician - March 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zachary Sartor Lance Kelley Ryan Laschober Source Type: research
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Mar;107(3):273-281.ABSTRACTPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 6%. PTSD may develop at least one month after a traumatic event involving the threat of death or harm to physical integrity, although earlier symptoms may represent an acute stress disorder. Symptoms typically involve trauma-related intrusive thoughts, avoidant behaviors, negative alterations of cognition or mood, and changes in arousal and reactivity. Assessing for past trauma in patients with anxiety or other psychiatric illnesses may aid in diagnosing and treating PTSD. The Diagno...
Source: American Family Physician - March 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zachary Sartor Lance Kelley Ryan Laschober Source Type: research
