Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. The diagnostic criteria for PTSD, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), include specific symptoms and duration requirements. To be diagnosed with PTSD, an individual must meet the following criteria:
Criterion A: Exposure to Traumatic Event(s):
- The first criterion involves direct or indirect exposure to one or more traumatic events. These events include:
- Actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence, whether directly experienced, witnessed, learned about happening to a close family member or friend, or repeatedly exposed to graphic details.
Criterion B: Intrusive Symptoms:
- The individual must experience one or more intrusive symptoms associated with the traumatic event(s). These symptoms can include:
- Recurrent, distressing memories, nightmares, or flashbacks of the traumatic event(s).
- Intense and prolonged psychological distress or physiological reactions when exposed to reminders or cues associated with the trauma.
Criterion C: Avoidance Symptoms:
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