In order to be diagnosed with acute stress disorder, the person with acute stress disorder must have been directly exposed to the trauma.

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Acute stress disorder can be diagnosed in individuals who have been directly exposed to trauma, but it can also be diagnosed in those who have learned about a traumatic event happening to a close family member or friend, or those who have experienced repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of traumatic events (e.g., first responders, police officers).

In Order to Be Diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder, the Person