Bo is suffering from PTSD. He was involved in a major incident while over in Afghanistan and hasn't been the same since being back at home with his family
a. What is PTSD?
b. What are some of the treatment options?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Posttraumatic stress disorder from a traumatic event
Usually a delayed anxiety response
Nightmares or flashbacks where client experiences the event over and over
Commonly uses substance abuse to deal with grief, sadness, anger over triggers, or the traumatic episode
b. Treatment varies depending on how severe his PTSD is, but a mental health professional should be part of the ongoing treatment.
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