Marked physiological reactions to internal or external cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of the traumatic event(s).Intense or prolonged psychological distress at exposure to internal or external cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of the traumatic event(s).(Such reactions may occur on a continuum, with the most extreme expression being a complete loss of awareness of present surroundings.) Dissociative reactions (e.g., flashbacks) in which the individual feels or acts as if the traumatic event(s) were recurring.Recurrent distressing dreams in which the content and/or affect of the dream are related to the traumatic event(s).Recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing memories of the traumatic event(s).Presence of one (or more) of the following intrusion symptoms associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning after the traumatic event(s) occurred: NOTE: Emotional reactions to the traumatic event (e.g., fear, hopelessness, horror) are no longer a part of Criterion A. NOTE: Criterion A4 does not apply to exposure through electronic media, television, movies, or pictures, unless this exposure is work related. Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event(s) (e.g., first responders collecting human remains police officers repeatedly exposed to details of child abuse).In cases of actual or threatened death of a family member or friend, the event(s) must have been violent or accidental. Learning that the traumatic event(s) occurred to a close family member or close friend.Witnessing, in person, the event(s) as it occurred to others.Directly experiencing the traumatic event(s).Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:Įxposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in one (or more) of the following ways: The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder criteria set for individuals older than age six years is derived from the DSM-5. The characteristic symptoms of PTSD develop in four domains:Ĭriteria Set for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
![va dsm 5 criteria for ptsd va dsm 5 criteria for ptsd](https://image2.slideserve.com/4529876/ptsd-dsm-iv-diagnostic-concept-l.jpg)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is characterized by the onset of psychiatric symptoms after exposure to one or more traumatic events. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) category of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. References for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.This publication is available upon request in alternate formats.