Diagnosis of PTSD is considered only if the individual has experienced an extreme trauma prior to symptoms,such as:

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The diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can be considered after an individual has experienced, witnessed, or been repeatedly exposed to distressing details of traumatic events, such as natural disasters (e.g., an earthquake), violent personal assaults, accidents, war/combat, or terrorist attacks. This includes direct exposure, witnessing the trauma, learning that a close relative or close friend was exposed to a trauma, or repeated exposure to aversive details of the traumatic events (e.g., first responders collecting human remains, police officers repeatedly exposed to details of child abuse). Therefore, all the options listed are considered extreme traumas that could lead to PTSD.

Diagnosis of PTSD Is Considered Only If the Individual Has