Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

This chapter is on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is laid out in an easy to follow format. It starts with diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses to look out for, risk factors, and labs to consider when making the diagnosis. It is everything you would need to begin the diagnostic process if you suspect PTSD. Then, it suggests screening tools to assist you with recording severity level and record progress. The final section then talks about both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of the disorder.