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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Alternate Names : PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Critical incident stress debriefing involves immediate counseling after the traumatic event. It may cut down on the chances of developing PTSD. The earlier counseling is started, the better the chances for success.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

People with PTSD often have problems in their relationships with others. Marriage problems and high divorce rates are common. Job and legal problems also occur frequently in persons with the syndrome. Alcoholism and drug abuse are significant among people with PTSD.

What are the risks to others?

PTSD is not contagious and poses no risk to others.


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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/20/01



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