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posttraumatic stress disorder

posttraumatic stress disorder Posttraumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health disorder that can develop after intense psychological stress from catastrophic events or natural disasters.

Posttraumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health disorder that can develop after intense psychological stress from catastrophic events or natural disasters. It commonly involves re-experiencing the trauma, increased alertness, and avoidance or emotional numbness, and it is often seen in people exposed to high-risk traumatic events.