Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, Americans have felt more frightened. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been traumatic for many soldiers and their families. Hurricane Katrina caused enormous suffering and displaced an entire population. Given these events, questions about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are very relevant. Take our quiz to learn more about PTSD. 1. Everyone is equally susceptible to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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2. Terror attacks or wartime events are more likely to cause post-traumatic stress disorder than natural events such as tornadoes, earthquakes or hurricanes.
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3. Normal reactions to a traumatic event include anger, shock, guilt, nightmares, headaches and the inability to concentrate.
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4. Post-traumatic stress disorder usually occurs immediately after a traumatic event.
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5. Mental health professionals recomment that you don't try to cope with traumatic stress on your own.
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6. Many people who have experienced a traumatic event do not believe they need help coping with their reactions.
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7. It's always best to avoid discussing a traumatic event with your child; it will only make him or her upset again for no reason.
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