The Causes of PTSD
Traumatic events commonly associated with PTSD and the psychological, biological, and social factors that increase risk for the development of the disorder.
What causes someone to develop PTSD?
Why do some people develop PTSD and others don't? What causes someone to develop the disorder?
Why do some people develop PTSD and others don't? What causes someone to develop the disorder?
Does the Experience of Traumatic Events Lead to PTSD All the Time?
A number of traumatic events have been found to increase the risk for the development of PTSD. Learn more about the connection between certain traumatic events and PTSD.
A number of traumatic events have been found to increase the risk for the development of PTSD. Learn more about the connection between certain traumatic events and PTSD.
Anxiety Sensitivity and PTSD
Anxiety sensitivity has been identified as a risk factor for the development of PTSD. Learn what anxiety sensitivity is, as well as about the connection between anxiety sensitivity and PTSD.
Anxiety sensitivity has been identified as a risk factor for the development of PTSD. Learn what anxiety sensitivity is, as well as about the connection between anxiety sensitivity and PTSD.
The Long-Term Effect of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
The September 11th (9/11) terrorist attacks had and continue to have a tremendous impact on many people. Learn more about how 9/11 continues to affect lower Manhattan residents two to three years after the terrorist attacks.
The September 11th (9/11) terrorist attacks had and continue to have a tremendous impact on many people. Learn more about how 9/11 continues to affect lower Manhattan residents two to three years after the terrorist attacks.
The Psychological Effects of Hurricane Katrina and Other Natural Disasters
In addition to its physical destruction, Hurricane Katrina also had a psychological impact on many people, resulting in high levels of depression and PTSD symptoms among those exposed to the natural disaster. Learn more about the psychological effect of Hurricane Katrina.
In addition to its physical destruction, Hurricane Katrina also had a psychological impact on many people, resulting in high levels of depression and PTSD symptoms among those exposed to the natural disaster. Learn more about the psychological effect of Hurricane Katrina.
Preventing School Violence Since the Tragedy at Columbine
On April 20, 1999, two students attacked Columbine High School resulting in the death and injury of multiple students and teachers. As a result of this incident, changes have been made in mental health services and violence prevention programs in public high schools. This article describes such changes and what changes are still needed in public high schools in Colorado since the tragedy in April 1999.
On April 20, 1999, two students attacked Columbine High School resulting in the death and injury of multiple students and teachers. As a result of this incident, changes have been made in mental health services and violence prevention programs in public high schools. This article describes such changes and what changes are still needed in public high schools in Colorado since the tragedy in April 1999.
The Psychological Impact of the 2004 Tsunami
In 2004, a tsunami caused tremendous destruction throughout regions of South Asia and East Africa. This destruction was particularly great in Sri Lanka, and the people of Sri Lanka continue to experience a number of psychological difficulties as a result of this traumatic event. Learn more about the psychological impact of the 2004 tsunami.
In 2004, a tsunami caused tremendous destruction throughout regions of South Asia and East Africa. This destruction was particularly great in Sri Lanka, and the people of Sri Lanka continue to experience a number of psychological difficulties as a result of this traumatic event. Learn more about the psychological impact of the 2004 tsunami.
The Psychological Effects of Hurricane Katrina
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. In addition to the extensive physical damage caused by the hurricane, it also greatly affected the mental health of many people. Learn about the psychological impact of Hurricane Katrina -- more specifically, its link to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. In addition to the extensive physical damage caused by the hurricane, it also greatly affected the mental health of many people. Learn about the psychological impact of Hurricane Katrina -- more specifically, its link to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Risk for PTSD from Community Violence
A number of factors may increase risk for PTSD following the experience of community violence. Learn about the specific risk factors for the development of PTSD after the experience of violent traumatic events.
A number of factors may increase risk for PTSD following the experience of community violence. Learn about the specific risk factors for the development of PTSD after the experience of violent traumatic events.
Risk for PTSD Among Children of People with PTSD
Children of people with PTSD may be at greater risk for developing PTSD themselves. Learn about one study that identified vulnerability for PTSD among children of Holocaust survivors.
Children of people with PTSD may be at greater risk for developing PTSD themselves. Learn about one study that identified vulnerability for PTSD among children of Holocaust survivors.
Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD among Female Veterans
Many female service members experience of sexual trauma while in the military. In addition, women who have experienced military sexual trauma are at a high risk for developing PTSD. Learn more about military sexual trauma and how it may be prevented.
Many female service members experience of sexual trauma while in the military. In addition, women who have experienced military sexual trauma are at a high risk for developing PTSD. Learn more about military sexual trauma and how it may be prevented.
PTSD and the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Many people were greatly affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Learn about the rates of PTSD caused by Sept. 11.
Many people were greatly affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Learn about the rates of PTSD caused by Sept. 11.
Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD
Acute Stress Disorder describes the experience of PTSD-like symptoms immediately following a traumatic event. People with Acute Stress Disorder have been found to be at greater risk for eventually developing PTSD. Information on the symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder and its connection with PTSD is provided here.
Acute Stress Disorder describes the experience of PTSD-like symptoms immediately following a traumatic event. People with Acute Stress Disorder have been found to be at greater risk for eventually developing PTSD. Information on the symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder and its connection with PTSD is provided here.
Traumatic Events Connected to PTSD
A number of traumatic events can lead to PTSD. What events are most commonly linked with the development of PTSD? A variety of traumatic events are reviewed, as well as the extent with which they eventually lead to PTSD.
A number of traumatic events can lead to PTSD. What events are most commonly linked with the development of PTSD? A variety of traumatic events are reviewed, as well as the extent with which they eventually lead to PTSD.
What Increases Risk for PTSD?
After experiencing a traumatic event, not everyone will eventually develop PTSD. So, what factors increase the likelihood that someone will eventually develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event? Several factors have been identified that may predict who will be more likely to eventually develop PTSD after a traumatic event. These are reviewed here.
After experiencing a traumatic event, not everyone will eventually develop PTSD. So, what factors increase the likelihood that someone will eventually develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event? Several factors have been identified that may predict who will be more likely to eventually develop PTSD after a traumatic event. These are reviewed here.
Risk Factors and Consequences of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault unfortunately happens all too often, and people who have experienced a sexual assault are at greater risk to develop PTSD and other serious mental health problems. Learn about what factors are connected with a greater likelihood of experiencing a sexual assault, as well as for the development of PTSD following a sexual assault.
Sexual assault unfortunately happens all too often, and people who have experienced a sexual assault are at greater risk to develop PTSD and other serious mental health problems. Learn about what factors are connected with a greater likelihood of experiencing a sexual assault, as well as for the development of PTSD following a sexual assault.
Overcoming Trauma
There is a lot of research on who is more at risk for developing PTSD. However, it is also important to look at what factors differentiate those people who are and are not able to overcome and recover from a traumatic experience. Learn about the characteristics that have been connected to recovery.
There is a lot of research on who is more at risk for developing PTSD. However, it is also important to look at what factors differentiate those people who are and are not able to overcome and recover from a traumatic experience. Learn about the characteristics that have been connected to recovery.