Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders involve mental health symptoms resulting from exposure to traumatic or stressful events that persist beyond the normal recovery period.

Key Points:

• Types of Disorders:

  • Attachment-Based Disorders:
    • Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
    • Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)
  • Prolonged Stressor Disorders:
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Acute Stress Disorder
    • Adjustment Disorders

• Common Features:

  • Can occur across the lifespan and may recur multiple times, leading to complex symptom presentations.
  • Symptoms may resolve within months for most individuals but persist in some, requiring evaluation and treatment.

• Attachment-Based Disorders:

  • Typically seen in children who have experienced early trauma (e.g., abuse, caregiver changes).
  • Symptoms include difficulty forming appropriate attachments, being overly withdrawn or overly attached, and social impairments.
  • Treatment aims for symptom reduction and emotional stability.

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):

  • Symptoms arise after life-threatening events, injuries, or abuse and include:
    • Distressing memories, nightmares, or flashbacks.
    • Prolonged distress or physical reactions to reminders.
    • Cognitive and emotional changes related to the event.
    • Increased reactivity levels when reminded of the trauma.
  • PTSD involves ongoing, intense symptoms compared to related disorders.

• Other Disorders:

  • Acute Stress Disorder and Adjustment Disorder involve PTSD-like symptoms but are shorter in duration and less severe.

• Treatment at Ally Psychiatry:

  • Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for all ages, including medication management and therapy.

• Types of Disorders:

  • Attachment-Based Disorders:
    • Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
    • Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)
  • Prolonged Stressor Disorders:
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Acute Stress Disorder
    • Adjustment Disorders

• Common Features:

  • Can occur across the lifespan and may recur multiple times, leading to complex symptom presentations.
  • Symptoms may resolve within months for most individuals but persist in some, requiring evaluation and treatment.

• Attachment-Based Disorders:

  • Typically seen in children who have experienced early trauma (e.g., abuse, caregiver changes).
  • Symptoms include difficulty forming appropriate attachments, being overly withdrawn or overly attached, and social impairments.
  • Treatment aims for symptom reduction and emotional stability.