ICD-11 Criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (6B40)
Under: Disorders associated with stress
Post traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) may develop following exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific
event or series of events. It is characterised by all of the following: 1)
re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present in the form of
vivid intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares. Re-experiencing may occur
via one or multiple sensory modalities and is typically accompanied by strong
or overwhelming emotions, particularly fear or horror, and strong physical
sensations; 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event or events, or
avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and
3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat, for example as
indicated by hypervigilance or an enhanced startle reaction to stimuli such as
unexpected noises. The symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause
significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational
or other important areas of functioning.
Inclusions: Traumatic
neurosis
Exclusions: Acute
stress reaction (QE84)
Complex post traumatic stress
disorder (6B41)
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