1. PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Jennifer Olguin, Cristina Godinez,
Ivonne Vasquez, & Karely Colunga

2. https://youtu.be/YMC2jt_QVEE
Video

3. *Definition*
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Is a mental health that is triggered by a terrifying event.

4. *Symptoms*
Panic attacks: a feeling of intense fear,which can be accompanied by dizziness, sweating, nausea (vomit), and a racing heart.
Symptoms: headaches,
stomach pain, tightness or
burning in the chest, muscle cramps,
flashbacks and nightmares.

5. *The Diagnosis* You experienced the traumatic event.
You learned someone close to you experienced or was threatened by the traumatic event.
You are repeatedly exposed to graphic details of traumatic events.

6. *Treatments*
Behavioral therapy and medicines known as SSRIs appear to be the most effective treatments
(SSRIs is a drug that used as a treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders).
PTSD can go on for years or it can go away and then come back if another event brings up memories of the trauma.
SSRI Side Effects:
Drowsiness(feeling of being sleepy)
Insomnia (inability to sleep)
Headaches
Increased sweating

7. *Prognosis* When someone doesn’t get treatment they start …
Being moodiness
Yelling at everyone
Hating people
Acting miserable
70% of adults in the United States have experienced
PTSD.
Being moodiness is not correct. Please fix. What does “acting miserable” mean?

8. *Facts About PTSD* Untreated ,PTSD in time often gets worst.
PTSD can be triggered in any moment by a memory,an image,a sound,or even smell.
18 veterans commit suicide each day.
126 each week.6,552 each year.
PTSD can often lead to alcohol and drug abuse,and domestic violence.

9. *Famous People With PTSD*
Earlier this year,Chris Brown (Rap Star) was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Basketball star Ronald William (Metta) has also been diagnosed with PTSD and has decided to help others who suffer from it.
Chris brown
Metta world Peace

10. *PTSD Stigma* They will be labeled as crazy.
Also labeled as violent/dangerous.
People assume that only the people from the army that fought in war get ptsd.

11. *Resources And Citations*

12. *Places To Find Help* Therapist will help you control PTSD.
Go to the doctors so they talk to you and give you treatments.
Call (866)