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Week 9 Assignment: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Judith Asika
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
NRNP 6645: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning
Valerie Quinn
07/30/2023NURS 6645: Psychotherapy Multiple Modalities 2
Introduction
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that emerges after one or more traumatic experiences, displaying four distinct symptom clusters: Intrusion involves intrusive mental images or sensations connected to the traumatic event; Avoidance, where individuals steer clear of stimuli that could trigger trauma reminders; Negative alterations in cognition and mood lead to emotions like shame and guilt, and Increased arousal and reactivity are characterized by heightened vigilance and irritability (Meijer et al., 2023, p. 1). Psychiatric disorders have shown high prevalence and severity, with approximately 35% of those affected meeting the criteria for other psychiatric disorders (Dr. K., Video 2021). The interpretation and perception of traumatic events vary for everyone, contributing to the development of PTSD (Grande, 2019). Every age group also experiences traumatic events differently, impacting the severity of PTSD
(Grande, 2019). Therefore, clinicians must comprehend PTSD and their effects on various age
groups and individuals (Grande, 2019). This understanding will aid in selecting appropriate psychotherapy treatments that yield positive outcomes
for those facing Trauma and co-morbid conditions (Grande, 2019). The primary objective of this assignment is to explore improved psychotherapy treatments for individuals or populations affected by Trauma and co-morbid conditions (Grande, 2019). As a novice clinician, adhering to approved
Week 9 Assignment: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Judith Asika
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
NRNP 6645: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning
Valerie Quinn
07/30/2023NURS 6645: Psychotherapy Multiple Modalities 2
Introduction
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that emerges after one or more traumatic experiences, displaying four distinct symptom clusters: Intrusion involves intrusive mental images or sensations connected to the traumatic event; Avoidance, where individuals steer clear of stimuli that could trigger trauma reminders; Negative alterations in cognition and mood lead to emotions like shame and guilt, and Increased arousal and reactivity are characterized by heightened vigilance and irritability (Meijer et al., 2023, p. 1). Psychiatric disorders have shown high prevalence and severity, with approximately 35% of those affected meeting the criteria for other psychiatric disorders (Dr. K., Video 2021). The interpretation and perception of traumatic events vary for everyone, contributing to the development of PTSD (Grande, 2019). Every age group also experiences traumatic events differently, impacting the severity of PTSD
(Grande, 2019). Therefore, clinicians must comprehend PTSD and their effects on various age
groups and individuals (Grande, 2019). This understanding will aid in selecting appropriate psychotherapy treatments that yield positive outcomes
for those facing Trauma and co-morbid conditions (Grande, 2019). The primary objective of this assignment is to explore improved psychotherapy treatments for individuals or populations affected by Trauma and co-morbid conditions (Grande, 2019). As a novice clinician, adhering to approved
