Accession Number:

ADA556363

Title:

Focusing on the Fundamentals in Treating PTSD: An Innovative Approach. Evidence Based Care

Descriptive Note:

Conference paper

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM

Personal Author(s):

• Castro, Carl

Report Date:

2011-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Complex disorder associated with significant co-morbidity, disability, and impairment of daily living following exposure to a traumatic event Diagnosis includes 1 Event 2 Reaction 3 Symptoms 4 Impairment 5 Time course Symptoms fall into three clusters Intrusive recollection of event in some way Avoidance of reminders of the event or numbing Hyper-aroused state.

Descriptors:

• *POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
• DIAGNOSIS(MEDICINE)
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• FOCUSING
• INCAPACITATION
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• TRAUMA

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE