The following post is from another student ti wich i have to reply APA less than 10 % similarity Question Name the DSM-IV-TR indicators necessary for a diagnosis of PTSD? (at least five of condition/symptoms, with two in each category, include specific symptoms in children) This question has different parts: You must mention the five (5) conditions, 2 characteristics in each category. Also specific symptoms in childre Do you know anyone that suffers from PTSD, if you do, please share a brief description about the case. DSM-IV makes a seminal contribution to patient care, especially in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. The aforementioned is through the provision of rigorous and reliable diagnoses for psychiatric conditions. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD is one of the psychiatric conditions that can be diagnosed through the DSM-IV-TR Criteria (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Rockville, 2009). • One of the indicators of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is feelings of intense fear, helplessness, and horror. The aforementioned indicator is especially observed among children who have undergone situations that may have threatened their lives; this may include being involved or witnessing an accident, animal bites, natural disasters, and invasive medical procedures (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016). • Persistent avoidance of stimuli that may be associated with Trauma also indicates PTSD. Those mentioned above may include avoiding conversations or thoughts about Trauma. • Recurrent intrusive and distressing recollections about a traumatic event indicate PTSD. In children, it may through frightening dreams. • Increased Arousal absence before Trauma also indicates PTSD; this may include hypervigilance, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and difficulty falling asleep. • When the duration of disturbance exceeds one month for the entire above mentioned Criteria’s, it can also be interpreted as PTSD (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016). Yes I have known of a young teenager who has had PTSD. The teenager had a history of neglect since he was a child. The teenager depicted symptoms PTSD symptoms such as hyperactivity, behavioral dyscontrol, attachment issues and inattention. Similarly, he experienced difficulties forming strong emotional relationships with individuals for fear of withdrawal. References Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Rockville. (2009). Substance abuse treatment: addressing the specific needs of women. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). Table 8, DSM-IV to DSM-5 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Comparison Children 6 Years and Younger - DSM-5 Changes - NCBI Bookshelf. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 20 January 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519712/table/ch3.t4/.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) provides criteria for the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There are several indicators necessary for a diagnosis of PTSD, with at least five conditions or symptoms needed. Two characteristics will be provided for each category, and specific symptoms in children will also be discussed.

The first indicator of PTSD is the presence of feelings of intense fear, helplessness, and horror. This is commonly observed in children who have experienced or witnessed situations that threatened their lives, such as accidents, animal bites, natural disasters, or invasive medical procedures (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016).

The second indicator is persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event. This may include avoiding conversations or thoughts related to the trauma.

The third indicator is recurrent intrusive and distressing recollections about the traumatic event. In children, this may manifest as frightening dreams.

The fourth indicator is increased arousal, which may include hypervigilance, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and difficulty falling asleep. These symptoms were present before the traumatic event.

Finally, the duration of the disturbance must exceed one month for all of the aforementioned criteria to be interpreted as PTSD (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016).

Now, let’s discuss a case of someone who suffers from PTSD. I am aware of a young teenager who has been diagnosed with PTSD. This teenager has a history of neglect since childhood. As a result, the teenager exhibits symptoms of hyperactivity, behavioral dyscontrol, attachment issues, and inattention. Additionally, the teenager has difficulty forming strong emotional relationships with others due to a fear of abandonment.

In conclusion, the DSM-IV-TR provides criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD. Some of the indicators necessary for a diagnosis of PTSD include intense fear, helplessness, and horror; persistent avoidance of trauma-related stimuli; recurrent distressing recollections about the traumatic event; increased arousal; and a duration of disturbance exceeding one month. It is important to note that these criteria can manifest differently in children. The case of the young teenager with a history of neglect demonstrates how PTSD symptoms can appear as hyperactivity, behavioral dyscontrol, attachment issues, and difficulties forming strong emotional relationships.