Asked by Dominique Harris on Apr 25, 2024

The reading in this chapter, "Living With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder," deals with the effects of trauma and the need to discuss the condition.Reading about Natacha's experience, what is an important thing to know about PTSD?

A) The smallest of events can cause mental scars that could take years of therapy to learn to cope with.
B) Through therapy, one day you can be cured of this condition.
C) The best way to overcome PTSD is to throw yourself into any activity you can so you do not think about the traumatic event.
D) Only major life events can cause PTSD and you will have to confront what is attached to that event to get over it.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, leading to symptoms such as flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Trauma

Emotional or physical injury or distress resulting from an extreme or distressing event or series of events.

Mental Scars

Emotional or psychological trauma resulting from distressing events, leading to long-lasting effects on an individual's mental health.

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