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Post-traumatic stress disorder without the trauma

M J Scott¹, S G Stradling

¹Department of Psychology, University of Manchester, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology

|February 1, 1994

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop without a single, acute trauma. The study proposes distinguishing PTSD from prolonged duress stress disorder (PDSD) based on stressor type, impacting treatment approaches.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Trauma Studies

Background:

Current diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) require a single, acute traumatic event.
This definition may not encompass all cases presenting with PTSD symptomatology.

Observation:

The study presents cases of PTSD with full symptomatology (intrusive imagery, avoidance, disordered arousal) occurring without a singular, acute traumatic incident.
Evidence suggests that acute trauma is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for developing PTSD.

Findings:

A single, acute trauma is not essential for PTSD development.
The study identifies two distinct pathways to stress disorders: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prolonged duress stress disorder (PDSD).

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Implications:

The findings suggest a need to revise PTSD diagnostic criteria to include prolonged or enduring stressors.
Distinguishing between PTSD and PDSD may lead to more tailored and effective treatment strategies for stress-related disorders.