NRNP 6645 Week 9 Assignment; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
According to Abdallah et al. (2019), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common debilitating mental disorder that occurs after exposure to traumatic life events and is characterized by increased arousal, intrusive memories, and mood disturbance. Abdallah et al. (2019) outline that the symptoms are caused by extreme stresses, which, when repeated, cause neuronal remodeling by dysregulation of neurotransmitters at the synaptic cleft. The disturbance of neurotransmitters, amino acids, and hormones occurs as a stress response by the body. Abdallah et al. (2019) report that traumatic events before PTSD induce a stress response, promoting resilience, and improving the brain's plasticity and cognitive abilities. This paper will illustrate the neurobiological foundation of PTSD illness, evaluate the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD, and explore other psychotherapy treatment options that can be used to treat the client in the given case study.
Neurobiological Basis
Abdallah et al. (2019) classify the neurobiological basis of PTSD into
monoamine-based and amino-acid-based. In monoamine-based, the
concentration of monoamine neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine
and dopamine are markedly elevated, and calcium ions are responsible for
the cAMP signaling pathway……….. Continue
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