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Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
These disorders occur after exposure to a stressful or traumatic event, which can include exposure to physical or emotional violence or pain, abuse, neglect, or a catastrophic event. Trauma - related disorders are characterized by a variety of symptoms, including intrusion symptoms (flashbacks), avoidance, changes in mood such as anhedonia, dysphoria (dissatisfaction with life), anger, aggression, and dissociation.
Types of trauma-related disorders include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder: A severe reaction to trauma that lasts for longer than a month
- Acute stress disorder: A severe reaction to trauma within the first month of the traumatic event
- Adjustment disorder: Severe mood and behavior symptoms such as nervousness, impulsivity, and sadness, following a stressful event
- Reactive attachment disorder: Difficulty connecting or being physically close with others, as well as experiencing positive emotions, due to childhood neglect or abuse
