Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Assignment: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder   It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral … Read more

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Assignment: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder   Succinctly, in 1–2 pages, address the following: Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness. Discuss the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis? Justify your reasoning. Do you … Read more