PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms have lasted for at least how long?

a. One week
b. One month
c. Six months
d. One year


B

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A Stress disorder symptoms that last one week would be considered an acute stress disorder.
B PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms have endured for at least one month.
C PTSD would have been diagnosed after one month, not six months.
D PTSD would have been diagnosed after one month, not one year.

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