Acute Stress Disorder Learning Center
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Symptoms
Acute stress disorder is caused by exposure to trauma, which is defined as a stressor that causes intense fear and, u...
Causes
Acute stress disorder is caused by exposure to trauma, which is defined as a stressor that causes intense fear and, u...
Tests
Diagnosis of acute stress disorder is based on a combination of the patient's history and a physical examination to r...
Treatments
Treatment for acute stress disorder usually includes a combination of antidepressant medications and short-term psych...
Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture has been recommended as a treatment for acute stress disorder. Some other alternative approaches, includi...
Complications
The prognosis for recovery is influenced by the severity and duration of the trauma, the patient's closeness to it, a...
Prevention
Traumatic events cannot usually be foreseen and, thus, cannot be prevented. However, in theory, professional interven...
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