Which of the following is NOT among the reasons PTSD merits treatment?
A) Many youths who no longer meet full diagnostic criteria for PTSD still show subthreshold symptoms.
B) Individuals who no longer meet full diagnostic criteria for PTSD may spread it through their social networks; thus treatment for an individual with the potential to develop PTSD may provide additional benefit to those around him or her.
C) Early treatment might prevent PTSD or facilitate recovery if it's already developed.
D) Depression and suicidal ideation are sometimes comorbid with PTSD.

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B is incorrect because PTSD is not a contagious disease that can be spread through social networks. PTSD is a mental health condition that results from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, and its treatment focuses on the individual's symptoms and experiences rather than preventing transmission to others.

Which of the Following Is NOT Among the Reasons PTSD