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What is posttraumatic stress disorder?

¹Hebrew University of Jerusalem Medical School and Department of Psychiatry, Hadassah University Hospital, Israel. ashalev@cc.huji.ac.il

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

|August 10, 2001

Summary

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves diverse symptoms and psychological processes. This overview covers PTSD diagnosis, clinical course, associated conditions, and treatment options.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Neuroscience

Background:

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) understanding has grown significantly.
PTSD presents with diverse symptoms and complex psychological processes.
The etiology is often clear, but symptom presentation varies widely.

Purpose of the Study:

Provide a comprehensive overview of PTSD.
Detail diagnostic criteria according to DSM-IV and ICD-10.
Discuss the clinical course and comorbidities of PTSD.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV, ICD-10).
Analysis of clinical course and associations with other mental disorders.
Examination of assessment methods, including physiological responses.

Main Results:

PTSD diagnosis relies on specific criteria.
Comorbidities like depression are common.
Physiological responses, such as startle responses, aid in diagnosis and differentiation.

Conclusions:

PTSD is a complex disorder with varied presentations.
Accurate diagnosis involves considering clinical symptoms and physiological markers.
Integrated treatment approaches, including psychological and biological therapies, are essential.

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