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Discuss the Criteria for a Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Discuss the criteria for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)and distinguish it from acute stress disorder.What is the significance of biological vulnerability in the development of PTSD? What is the best approach to treating PTSD?


Definitions:

High Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from very demanding circumstances, which can have negative effects on health.

Mood

A temporary state of feeling or emotional tone that can influence an individual's perception and behavior.

Stress Filled Days

Periods in which an individual experiences high levels of stress, often due to multiple or significant stressors.

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A sport or recreational activity involving executing a jump from an airplane and descending partly by free fall before opening a parachute to slow the descent.

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