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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:
Sexual Assault
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The technical diagnosis of PTSD:
Why it is important?
 Misdiagnosis is common
 Misunderstandings are common
 PTSD is serious but very treatable
 Often comorbid diagnosis also exists
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PTSD (DSM-5):
A.
Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual
violence
B.
Reexperiencing / Intrusions
C.
Avoidance/Numbing
D.
Negative alterations in cognitions and mood associated with the
traumatic event(s)
E.
Increased Arousal
F.
More than one month of symptoms
G.
Causes functional problems
H.
The disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a
substance or another medical condition.
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PTSD Criterion A
Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury,
or sexual violence in one (or more ) of the
following ways:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Directly experiencing the traumatic event(s)
Witnessing, in person, the event(s) as it occurred to
others.
Learning that the traumatic event(s) occurred to a close
family member or close friend.
Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive
details of the traumatic event.
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Please Reference
Symptom Media DSM Series
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Sexual Assault Video
00:35 - 01:00
Criterion A
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PTSD Criterion B: Reexperiencing:
Flashbacks & Nightmares
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Recurrent, involuntary and intrusive distressing memories
of the traumatic event(s)
Recurrent distressing dreams related to the traumatic
event(s).
Dissociative reactions (e.g. flashbacks)
Intense or prolonged psychological distress at exposure to
internal or external cues
Marked physiological reactions to internal or external
cues.
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Please Reference
Symptom Media DSM Series
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Sexual Assault Video
04:45 - 05:06
Criterion B
Reexperiencing: Flashbacks & Nightmares
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PTSD Criterion C: Avoidance / Numbing
1.
2.
Avoidance of or efforts to avoid distressing memories,
thoughts, or feelings about or closely associated with the
traumatic event(s).
Avoidance of or efforts to avoid external reminders
(people, places, conversations, activities, objects,
situations that arouse distressing memories, thoughts, or
feelings about or closely associated with the traumatic
event(s).
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Please Reference
Symptom Media DSM Series
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Sexual Assault Video
08:55 - 09:17
Criterion C
Avoidance / Numbing
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PTSD Criterion D: Negative alterations in
cognitions and mood associated with the
traumatic events (two or more):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Inability to remember
Persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs
Persistent, distorted cognitions about the cause
Persistent negative emotional state
Markedly diminished interest or participation in
significant activities
6. Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others
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PTSD Criterion E: Increased Arousal
1. Irritable behavior and angry outburst (with little or no
provocation) typically expressed as verbal or physical
aggression toward people or objects.
2. Reckless or self-destructive behavior
3. Hypervigilance
4. Exaggerated startle response
5. Problems with concentration
6. Sleep disturbance (e.g. difficulty falling or staying
asleep or restless sleep)
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PTSD Criterion F, G and H
F. More than one month of symptoms
G. Causes functional problems
H. The disturbance is not attributable to the
physiological effects of a substance or another
medical condition
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