Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs when\xa0a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events, such as\xa0sexual assault,\xa0warfare,\xa0serious injury, or threats of imminent\xa0death.\xa0\xa0The\xa0diagnosis\xa0may be given when a group of symptoms, such as disturbing recurring flashbacks, avoidance or numbing of memories of the event, and\xa0hyperarousal, continue for more than a month after the occurrence of a traumatic event.\xa0Most people having experienced a traumatizing event will not develop PTSD.\xa0\xa0People who experience assault-based trauma are more likely to develop PTSD, as opposed to people who experience non-assault based trauma such as witnessing trauma, accidents, and fire events.\xa0Children are less likely to experience PTSD after trauma than adults, especially if they are under ten years of age.\xa0War veterans\xa0are commonly at risk for PTSD. \xa0Tonite, we will discuss the issue from a veterans view point. \xa0We will be joined by the CEO of the ARS BELLUM FOUNDATION. Bridget Cronin. \xa0She will discuss how the foundation is helping many veterans and their families. \xa0\n\nThis show is sponsored by studentsforabetterfuture.comhttp://www.studentsforabetterfuture.com\n\nhosts Doreen Finkle and Reuben Torres