Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:veterans
Survivors of abuse
Survivors of accidents
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Depression
Substance abuse
Suicidal thoughts
gptkbp:cause gptkb:Flashbacks
gptkb:Anxiety
Nightmares
gptkbp:community_health Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:DSM-5
Mental health professional
gptkbp:duration Can be chronic
gptkbp:historical_context First recognized after World War I
Originally termed 'shell shock'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
gptkbp:premiered_on After a traumatic event
gptkbp:prevalence 7-8% of the population
gptkbp:public_awareness Increased in recent years
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:psychotherapy
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
gptkbp:risk_factor Genetic predisposition
Previous mental health issues
Trauma exposure
gptkbp:symptoms Avoidance behavior
Hyperarousal
Negative mood
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:pharmaceuticals
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Varies by individual
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:African_American_Veterans
gptkb:Women_Veterans
gptkb:Tony_Stark
gptkb:Vietnamese_veterans
gptkb:Anxiety_Disorders
gptkb:Psychosis
gptkb:Clinician-Administered_PTSD_Scale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5