Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:advocacy mental health awareness
trauma-informed care
support for veterans
gptkbp:affects gptkb:veterans
physical health issues
chronic stress
first responders
survivors of sexual assault
increased risk of suicide
gptkbp:associated_with traumatic events
gptkbp:cause anxiety
flashbacks
nightmares
gptkbp:community_health gptkb:depression
substance use disorder
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:ICD-10
gptkb:DSM-5
based on symptoms
gptkbp:historical_context first recognized after World War I
formerly known as combat fatigue
formerly known as shell shock
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
gptkbp:impact relationships
work performance
daily functioning
gptkbp:prevalence higher in women
common in combat veterans
gptkbp:public_awareness increased in recent years
gptkbp:research ongoing
gptkbp:risk_factor genetic predisposition
lack of social support
previous trauma
gptkbp:symptoms irritability
difficulty concentrating
dissociation
emotional numbness
avoidance
self-destructive behavior
difficulty sleeping
hyperarousal
re-experiencing
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkb:EMDR
cognitive behavioral therapy
support groups
group therapy
exposure therapy
mindfulness techniques
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shell_Shock
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6