Kevin was one of the few survivors of Hurricane Katrina in his New Orleans neighbourhood. Since the hurricane he has had difficulty sleeping, gets extremely
Anxious when hurricane warnings are issued and keeps reliving memories of his escape during
Katrina. Kevin is likely to be suffering from
A) a malfunctioning hypothalamus-pituitary adrenal axis.
B) harm ambiguity.
C) a disease of adaptation.
D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Kevin's symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, extreme anxiety during hurricane warnings, and reliving memories of his escape, are indicative of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it.

Kevin Was One of the Few Survivors of Hurricane Katrina