Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Diagnosis
Overview of PTSD symptoms, the requirements for a PTSD diagnosis, and how a PTSD diagnosis is made.
The Size of the Hippocampus Differs Between People With and Without PTSD
Certain parts of the brain of people with PTSD have been found to be different from those without PTSD. Learn more about how PTSD may impact the brain.
Certain parts of the brain of people with PTSD have been found to be different from those without PTSD. Learn more about how PTSD may impact the brain.
PTSD and Emotional Avoidance
People with PTSD commonly try to avoid their emotions. While this may be effective in the short-run, in the long-run, emotional avoidance can cause a number of problems. Learn more about emotional avoidance in PTSD.
People with PTSD commonly try to avoid their emotions. While this may be effective in the short-run, in the long-run, emotional avoidance can cause a number of problems. Learn more about emotional avoidance in PTSD.
What are the Symptoms of PTSD?
Do you think you or a loved one may have PTSD? There are a number of different symptoms associated with PTSD. A description of these symptoms is provided here.
Do you think you or a loved one may have PTSD? There are a number of different symptoms associated with PTSD. A description of these symptoms is provided here.
How is PTSD Diagnosed?
Do you think you may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD? Learn the requirements for a PTSD diagnosis.
Do you think you may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD? Learn the requirements for a PTSD diagnosis.
Being Diagnosed with PTSD: The Procedure and What To Expect
A mental health professional will often conduct an interview with you to determine whether or not you meet criteria for a PTSD diagnosis. Learn about what to expect during this interview.
A mental health professional will often conduct an interview with you to determine whether or not you meet criteria for a PTSD diagnosis. Learn about what to expect during this interview.
Who Should You Meet With About Your PTSD?
There are a number of different types of mental health professionals trained in the treatment and assessment of PTSD. Learn about the different types of mental health professionals here.
There are a number of different types of mental health professionals trained in the treatment and assessment of PTSD. Learn about the different types of mental health professionals here.
The Body's Natural Response to Stress and Danger
Our body responds in a particular way to stressful situations and danger. This response is called the "fight or flight syndrome." In attempting to understand PTSD, it is important to also understand our body's natural way of responding to stressful situations.
Our body responds in a particular way to stressful situations and danger. This response is called the "fight or flight syndrome." In attempting to understand PTSD, it is important to also understand our body's natural way of responding to stressful situations.