Three months after you and your colleague attend a road traffic accident that involved five severely injured patients, your colleague advises you that she is having recurrent nightmares, is unable to sleep properly and is reliving the accident on a daily basis. What mental health disorder is your colleague likely suffering?

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Your colleague is likely suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as indicated by symptoms such as recurrent nightmares, difficulty sleeping, and reliving a traumatic event (the road traffic accident) on a daily basis. These are classic symptoms of PTSD, which can occur after exposure to a traumatic event.

Three Months After You and Your Colleague Attend a Road