Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that’s been triggered by a terrifying event. While commonly associated with military service members and war combat exposure, PTSD can affect anyone who’s experienced trauma. These can include a natural disaster, a car accident, or even sexual assault.
While feeling on edge is normal after going through horrific life experience, if you have patients who are struggling to go back to work or school after several months of treatment, they are living with PTSD. If their trauma was long-lasting or affected them personally or someone close to them, they may be dealing with more than just depression and sadness. Understanding the type of trauma, what caused it, and how long your patient has been feeling intense emotions related to the event are significant in determining if neurofeedback is right the right course of treatment.