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Causes, Risk Factors

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:36 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about PTSD(Free Handout)

Causes

It may be that, when combined, the person's psychological history, the nature of the trauma, and the availability of posttrauma support cause PTSD symptoms to develop after a traumatic event. However, someone without risk factors who is exposed to a traumatic event also may develop symptoms.



Biologic Theories

The amygdala, a structure in the brain, is part of the limbic system that is involved in the expression of emoti...Read the full article
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