Post-traumatic stress disorder

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/post-traumatic-stress-disorder

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the diagnostic criteria origin?Officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in the DSM-III in 1980
2. What is the neurobiological impact?Involves dysregulation of the HPA axis, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: The body's central stress response system, regulating cortisol release and physiological reactions to stress.
Intrusive Memories: Unwanted, distressing recollections of the traumatic event that can manifest as flashbacks or vivid images.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.