Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a frequent complication of exposure to trauma. We look at PTSD symptoms and causes, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of post traumatic stress disorder. PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/psychiatryConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is PTSD? 0:48 Signs and Symptoms of PTSD2:27 PTSD Diagnosis3:30 PTSD Pathophysiology4:56 PTSD Risk Factors6:03 PTSD TreatmentReferences:BMJ Best Practice. (2024). Post-traumatic stress disorder. [online] Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/430 (BMJ Best Practice)Mann, S.K., Marwaha, R. & Torrico, T.J. (2024). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Last update 25 February 2024. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559129/ (NCBI)PTSD UK. (n.d.). PTSD Stats – PTSD UK. [online] Available at: https://www.ptsduk.org/ptsd-stats/ (PTSD UK)PTSD UK. (2019). Secondary Trauma – PTSD UK. [online] Available at: https://www.ptsduk.org/secondary-trauma/ (PTSD UK)Disclaimer: Please remember this video and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.