Trauma & Stress related disorders

Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders are mental health conditions that develop in response to exposure to a distressing or traumatic event. These disorders can affect thoughts, emotions, behavior, and overall functioning, often involving fear, helplessness, or emotional numbing.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A disorder that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

• Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)

Similar to PTSD, but symptoms occur within 3 days to 1 month after a traumatic event. It may resolve on its own or develop into PTSD if left untreated.

• Adjustment Disorder

Emotional or behavioral symptoms that develop in response to a significant life stressor (e.g., divorce, job loss, relocation) within 3 months of the event, causing distress or functional impairment.

• Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Occurs in children who have experienced severe neglect or abuse, leading to difficulties in forming healthy emotional attachments to caregivers.

• Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)

A condition in children marked by overly familiar behavior with strangers, typically resulting from early neglect or inadequate caregiving environments.