A driver was trapped in a car for several hours after an earthquake caused a bridge to collapse.A year later this person still has nightmares and re-experiences feelings of fear associated with being trapped in the car.The assessment findings are consistent with symptoms of which mental health diagnosis?

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The symptoms described in the scenario (nightmares, re-experiencing feelings of fear) are common symptoms associated with PTSD. Agoraphobia and panic attacks may involve fear or anxiety, but they are not consistent with the specific traumatic event described. GAD involves persistent and excessive worry about a variety of topics, rather than being specific to a traumatic event.

A Driver Was Trapped in a Car for Several Hours