Define Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Define Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

To help you better understand Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, view the video and read this article LA108 PTSD.pdf 

then write an essay that addresses the following questions:

1. Define Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. What are the criteria for PTSD?

2. Describe and explain one example or situation of PTSD. (explain the example in details and apply concepts in the textbook)

3. What happens to your body and mind during PTSD?

4. What are the causal factors in PTSD (Risk factors, Sociocultural Factors, Biological factors)

5. What kinds of treatments are available?