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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Chapter 636
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
A clinical condition that may develop after a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events. PTSD represents a group of symptoms: recurring flashbacks, avoidance or numbing of memories, and hyperarousal.
Published in Chapter:
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and Specific Phobias
Thomas D. Parsons (University of North Texas, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch636
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Chapter 23
Avatars and Digital Technology Literacy Applied in Psychology
Requires exposure to a traumatic or stressful event, and is characterized by persistent intrusion symptoms (e.g., nightmares, flashbacks), avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and negative thoughts and feelings.
Published in Chapter: Avatars and Digital Technology Literacy Applied in Psychology; From: Handbook of Research on Media Literacy Research and Applications Across Disciplines
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Chapter 9
Trauma-Informed Care in Support of Autism
Post-traumatic stress disorder a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event.
Published in Chapter: Trauma-Informed Care in Support of Autism; From: Understanding Parent Experiences and Supporting Autistic Children in the K-12 School System
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Chapter 12
Driving Insights via Processes of Socioemotional Being and Becoming
A mental health condition, which can be directly attributed to the experience of trauma.
Published in Chapter: Driving Insights via Processes of Socioemotional Being and Becoming; From: Effective Strategies for Communicating Insights in Business
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Chapter 4
Impact of Gun Violence on Students' Mental Health
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health illness caused by watching or experiencing a scary incident.
Published in Chapter: Impact of Gun Violence on Students' Mental Health; From: Impact of Gun Violence in School Systems
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Chapter 20
Before, During, and After: Systemic Approaches to Trauma Support in Seafarers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
Published in Chapter: Before, During, and After: Systemic Approaches to Trauma Support in Seafarers; From: Handbook of Research on the Future of the Maritime Industry
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Chapter 2
Body Armor for the Mind: Preparing Mentally for Emergency and Disaster Management
A mental health condition triggered by a traumatic or terrifying event – either experienced or witnessed. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, severe anxiety and/or uncontrolled thoughts about the event.
Published in Chapter: Body Armor for the Mind: Preparing Mentally for Emergency and Disaster Management; From: Simulation and Game-Based Learning in Emergency and Disaster Management
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Chapter 6
The Impact of Trauma on Firefighters and Their Families
A psychological disorder that may occur in people who have been exposed to trauma.
Published in Chapter: The Impact of Trauma on Firefighters and Their Families; From: Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations
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Chapter 1
A 21st Century Response to Global Crisis: Enhancing Pandemic Coping Strategies by Weaving an Intricate Social Fabric
Trauma- and stressor-related disorder, which can cause increased stress and anxiety in reaction to reoccurring distressing memories of the traumatic event.
Published in Chapter: A 21st Century Response to Global Crisis: Enhancing Pandemic Coping Strategies by Weaving an Intricate Social Fabric; From: Rhetoric and Sociolinguistics in Times of Global Crisis
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Chapter 10
AI Influence for Revolutionizing Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy: An Exploratory Study
A mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors.
Published in Chapter: AI Influence for Revolutionizing Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy: An Exploratory Study; From: Generating Entrepreneurial Ideas With AI
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Chapter 3
Police Officers: Invisible Victims in the Line of Duty
A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. People may have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience long after the event has ended.
Published in Chapter: Police Officers: Invisible Victims in the Line of Duty; From: Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations
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Chapter 4
Reflections of Sexual Harassment on Psychology and Media
It is a psychiatric disorder that can be seen in individuals who have faced or experienced natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist attack, war, harassment or threat of death, rape, or injury.
Published in Chapter: Reflections of Sexual Harassment on Psychology and Media; From: Handbook of Research on Bullying in Media and Beyond
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Chapter 7
Programs and Non-Conventional Educational Projects Focused on Migrants and Refugees
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Chapter 12
Many Hats, One Goal: How Language Teachers Impact Refugee Students Beyond Language Instruction
A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event (see Trauma below). It may affect the person’s mental, physical, social, and/or spiritual well-being.
Published in Chapter: Many Hats, One Goal: How Language Teachers Impact Refugee Students Beyond Language Instruction; From: Handbook of Research on Language Teacher Identity
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