Trauma & Stress Disorders ​

Trauma & Stressor Disorders are a group of disorders that arise from the development of physiological, psychological, and emotional symptoms following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event.

According to the DSM-5, trauma can result when an individual directly experiences an adverse event, witnesses that event, or learns about it from others. Trauma- and stressor-related disorders are those disorders precipitated by events or circumstances that overwhelm the child or adolescent and that often threaten or cause serious injury, neglect, or death.

Facts

It is estimated that anywhere between 7-30% of individuals experiencing a traumatic event will develop  trauma and stress-related problems.

Types of Trauma & Stress Disorders:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Acute stress disorder (ASD)
• Adjustment disorders.
• Reactive attachment disorder (RAD).
• Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED).
• Unclassified and unspecified trauma disorders.