Maria was struggling with depressive symptoms before she was attacked in the park. Her previous level of distress is an indicator that she is more likely to develop which of the following disorders?

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Maria's pre-existing depressive symptoms could make her more vulnerable to developing PTSD following the traumatic event of being attacked in the park. Research has shown that individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions are at increased risk for developing PTSD after experiencing a trauma. The other options (acute vulnerability disorder, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorder) are not as closely linked to pre-existing depressive symptoms as PTSD.

Maria Was Struggling with Depressive Symptoms Before She Was Attacked