Mario was on a plane that experienced major turbulence. At certain points of the flight, it felt as if the plane was going to crash. When the plane landed, Mario was relieved to be on the ground and did not want to get on another plane. He was scheduled to board another flight that evening, but Mario could not get on the plane. In fact, he could not bring himself to board another plane for weeks. What would be the MOST likely diagnosis for Mario?

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Acute stress disorder is the most likely diagnosis for Mario because it occurs immediately after a traumatic event and can last from three days to one month. Mario's symptoms, such as the intense fear and avoidance of flying after experiencing major turbulence, align with those of acute stress disorder.

Mario Was on a Plane That Experienced Major Turbulence