To be diagnosed with PTSD, the symptoms must be experienced for more than 1 month and must cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other functional areas.

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For a diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), symptoms must persist for more than one month and significantly interfere with one's ability to function in social, occupational, or other important areas of life, according to the DSM-5 criteria.

To Be Diagnosed with PTSD, the Symptoms Must Be Experienced