KevinMD November 16, 2024
According to the National Institutes of Health, the majority of individuals experience several traumatic events in their lifetimes, but do they all develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? If you question the general populace or the media, they would indicate that PTSD is extremely common. Although it varies by sub-population, for the general populace, 13 and above, the rate of diagnosed PTSD is 4 percent to 8 percent. It is highest in women, ±33 percent, who have been raped, and ≈15 percent in veterans. The latter may be an underestimate as many veterans likely never receive a formal diagnosis.
Different definitions of trauma and PTSD exist among mental health organizations, federal agencies, and practitioners. Some PTSD experts contend that trauma underlies...
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