Michenne was giving a presentation to her class when suddenly the roof collapsed. Michenne was not injured, herself, but she watched, helplessly, as her classmates were pinned under mounds of rubble. She saw horrific injuries, and several of her classmates were killed in the accident. If Michelle develops symptoms of a mental disorder, what disorder is most likely?

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Given that Michenne witnessed a traumatic event that resulted in the death of her classmates, it is most likely that she would develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the traumatic event (such as through nightmares or flashbacks), avoidance of triggers related to the event, and increased arousal (such as hypervigilance or exaggerated startle response). These symptoms persist beyond one month and cause significant distress or impairment in functioning. Panic disorder, nonspecific phobia disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are less likely in this scenario, as they are not typically associated with traumatic events such as this.

Michenne Was Giving a Presentation to Her Class When Suddenly