PTSD and Related Disorders Overview

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to PTSD and related disorders based on the lecture notes.

Criterion A trauma

Types of trauma that require actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.

Acute Stress Disorder

A disorder that can develop after non-interpersonal (10-20%) or interpersonal (20-50%) trauma.

Criterion A trauma

Types of trauma that require actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.

Acute Stress Disorder

A disorder that can develop after non-interpersonal (10-20%) or interpersonal (20-50%) trauma.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A mental disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, with a 12-month prevalence of 3.7%.

Resilience in trauma response

Most individuals exposed to Criterion A trauma do not develop PTSD, demonstrating resilience.

Neurological risk factors for PTSD

Include 40% heritability, dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, and heightened amygdala sensitivity.

Psychological treatment for PTSD

Includes cognitive restructuring, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Mindfulness in therapy

A key concept in third-wave therapies that involves being present and observing without judgment.

Adjustment Disorders

Conditions that develop within six months of a stressor and involve emotional or behavioral symptoms.

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

A disorder occurring from severe lack of opportunity to bond with a caregiver, leading to difficulties in relationships.

Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)

A disorder characterized by a lack of bonding with specific caregivers, treating all adults interchangeably.

Disturbances in emotional connection

Symptoms associated with attachment disorders, including poor eye contact and inability to give or receive love.

Pseudoscience in attachment disorders

The misdiagnosis of attachment issues based on manipulative or cruel behaviors, lacking a moral foundation.