BRAIN ATTACK: PTSD, THE BRAIN, & a Cure

by Joseph MervisBRAIN ATTACK:PTSD, THE BRAIN, & a Cure

A CAR CRASH

A SCHOOL SHOOTING

CHILD NEGLECT

EMOTIONAL ABUSE

A BOMB AT THEFINISH LINE

these are traumatic EVENTS that can leave strong imprints on the lives of those that EXPERIENCE it.

Humans of all ages can be and are effected by these events every day.

PTSDOSTRAUMATICTRESS

ISORDER

What is PTSD?

What causes PTSD?

Symptoms

First Occurrences

How many people have PTSD?

Effects on Children

Diagnosisor Lack Thereof

Diagnosis CRITERIACriterion A: StressorCriterion B: Intrusive RecollectionCriterion C: Avoidant / NumbingCriterion D: Hyper-arousalCriterion E: DurationCriterion F: Functional Significance

The effects and treatmentsPTSD AND THE BRAIN

Does everyone get PTSD?

The bodyAUTOMATICCONSCIOUSSYMPATHETICPARASYMPATHETIC

THE BRAIN

THE NEOCORTEX

MESSAGE Transmission

CORTISOL

HIPPOCAMPUS AND Amygdala

TRAUMA

PTSD

TREATMENTSMEDICATIONSAntipsychoticsAntidepressantsAnti-anxiety medicationsPrazosinPSYCOTHERAPYCognitive TherapyExposure TherapyEMDR

BRAIN ATTACK

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