At age 18 years old, a person was in a serious car accident. Although the person made a full recovery from injuries, they experienced extreme anxiety afterwards. The person is now very anxious when driving, will not drive near the site of the accident, has nightmares about the accident, and flinches when they go through intersections. The person has symptoms suggestive of ________.

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The symptoms described, such as extreme anxiety related to a traumatic event, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, nightmares, and heightened startle response, are indicative of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

At Age 18 Years Old, a Person Was in a Serious