Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What causes PTSD
A
Any traumatic even can cause it
2
Q
What are the signs associated with PTSD
A
Nightmare
Anxiety attacks
sleep disturbances
memory loss
Hypervigilance
3
Q
These clients will often seem detached T/F
A
True - they isolate
4
Q
Clients with PTSD are at risk for
A
Substance abuse
5
Q
Treatment for PTSD
A
Therpay
Anxiety and depression meds
Support groups
6
Q
Young children PTSD symptoms
A
Wet the bed
regress
act out during play time
7
Q
Clinical PTSD
A
Cognitive therapy helps modify potentially harmful thinking
Setbacks on treatment are normal and not failures
