AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
PTSD is ____
A
treatable
B
untreatable
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although it may take a while to feel benefits from therapy or medications, treatment can be effective, and most people do recover. Remind yourself that it takes time. Following your treatment plan and routinely communicating with your mental health professional will help move you forward. Learn about PTSD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Is There a Cure for PTSD? As with most mental illnesses, no cure exists for PTSD, but the symptoms can be effectively managed to restore the affected individual to normal functioning. The best hope for treating PTSD is a combination of medication and therapy.

Detailed explanation-3: -PTSD is not necessarily permanent. If you have it, it can improve. Whether you seek professional help or not is up to you, but know that it can and often does get better.

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