PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying or distressing event. It can occur as a result of experiencing the event firsthand or witnessing it. Common symptoms of PTSD include nightmares, severe anxiety, and flashbacks, accompanied by intrusive and uncontrollable thoughts related to the traumatic event.

While mental distress following a traumatic event can naturally improve over time, persistent and worsening symptoms that significantly impact daily life may indicate a diagnosis of PTSD.

Effective treatment is crucial in managing PTSD symptoms and facilitating the return to a normal life. The appropriate treatment approach can help reduce symptoms and enhance overall well-being.

PTSD can stem from various distressing experiences, such as serious accidents resulting in injury, actual or threatened fatalities, or sexual assault. While the exact causes of PTSD are not fully understood, it is believed that a combination of factors, including inherited mental health risks such as depression or anxiety, prior traumatic experiences, and individual characteristics, along with the body and brain’s response to severe stress, contribute to the development of the disorder.