You are seeing a Somali woman who has been in the U.S. for one year. She has been experiencing nightmares, difficulties in her personal relationships, inability to sleep, and difficulty concentrating, and her affect is flat. What might you suspect for a diagnosis?

a. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
b. Alcohol Abuse
c. Depression
d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder


Answer: a. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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