|
Acute Stress
Disorder Symptoms and Treatment
 Acute
Stress Disorder Symptoms and Treatment Overview:
Information related to Acute Stress Disorder Symptoms and Treatment follow below. While some of these
Acute Stress Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Acute Stress Disorder Symptoms in making proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and
psychological testing considerations. This information on Acute Stress
Disorder symptoms are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgement and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
308.3 Acute Stress Disorder
Symptoms and Treatment
Symptoms:
Symptoms include dissociative symptoms such as numbing, detachment, a reduction
in awareness of the surroundings, derealization, or depersonalization;
re-experiencing of the trauma, avoidance of associated stimuli, and significant
anxiety, including irritability, poor concentration, difficulty sleeping, and
restlessness. The symptoms must be present for a minimum of two days and a
maximum of four weeks and must occur within four weeks of the traumatic event
for a diagnosis to be made.
Treatment:
The
disorder may resolve itself with time or may develop into a more severe disorder
such as PTSD. Medication can be used for a very short duration (up to four
weeks) or psychotherapy can be utilized to assist the victim in dealing with the
fear and sense of helplessness.
See additional Diagnosis and
Treatment Codes Above Right Hand Corner
Information from the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR)
Additional
Information and webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
|
