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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may be life-threatening, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. But sometimes the event is not necessarily a dangerous one. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may be life-threatening, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. But sometimes the event is not necessarily a dangerous one.
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Findings that point to it: trauma symptoms.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: trauma-focused therapy referral.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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NICE NG116 PTSD (2018)
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