Unit 2 Post Traumatic Stress Research Paper
Unit 2 Post Traumatic Stress
Justin Edwards
Psychology unit 2
SJVC online
Megan McLaughlin
1/7/2017
Introduction:
Trauma has been a part of the human experience since the birth of our species. Wild animal attacks, or possibly wildfires may have affected humans at its earliest developmental stages. Trauma has evolved to include catastrophes, and violence deemed to be outside the normal human experience. These instances may include terrorist attacks, rape, torture, earthquakes, car accidents, or plane crashes. These are just a few of the stressors which may develop into Post Traumatic Stress.
In 1980, The American Psychiatric Association added Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This gave precedence for the diagnosis of PTSD in patients. Filling a gap in Psychiatric theory. This concept said that the etiological agent was outside the individual, rather than an inherent individual weakness. …show more content…
In marriages, it can feel like you are with an entirely different person. Even in the most caring families the symptoms of PTSD have major effects on the relationships of the patient and the world around them. Studies have shown that Veterans from the Vietnam war were more likely to have marital problems. Studies by the department of Veterans affairs have also shown that the families experience more violence. (Veteran affairs, 2015) Partners may experience more distress, children have more behavioral problems.
Family members of people diagnosed with PTSD have reported many of the same reactions to the disorder. Sympathy for their loved one’s suffering. This may present itself in a harmful manner. Sometimes familied treat their loved one like a permanently disabled person. Losing hope for rehabilitation. Symptoms of PTSD have been treated successfully and it is important to support the patient in
Justin Edwards
Psychology unit 2
SJVC online
Megan McLaughlin
1/7/2017
Introduction:
Trauma has been a part of the human experience since the birth of our species. Wild animal attacks, or possibly wildfires may have affected humans at its earliest developmental stages. Trauma has evolved to include catastrophes, and violence deemed to be outside the normal human experience. These instances may include terrorist attacks, rape, torture, earthquakes, car accidents, or plane crashes. These are just a few of the stressors which may develop into Post Traumatic Stress.
In 1980, The American Psychiatric Association added Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This gave precedence for the diagnosis of PTSD in patients. Filling a gap in Psychiatric theory. This concept said that the etiological agent was outside the individual, rather than an inherent individual weakness. …show more content…
In marriages, it can feel like you are with an entirely different person. Even in the most caring families the symptoms of PTSD have major effects on the relationships of the patient and the world around them. Studies have shown that Veterans from the Vietnam war were more likely to have marital problems. Studies by the department of Veterans affairs have also shown that the families experience more violence. (Veteran affairs, 2015) Partners may experience more distress, children have more behavioral problems.
Family members of people diagnosed with PTSD have reported many of the same reactions to the disorder. Sympathy for their loved one’s suffering. This may present itself in a harmful manner. Sometimes familied treat their loved one like a permanently disabled person. Losing hope for rehabilitation. Symptoms of PTSD have been treated successfully and it is important to support the patient in