Describe the difference between acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and include how stress and trauma interact with ASD and PTSD. Why do you think many practitioners misdiagnose these two conditions?

Week 3 Discussion

ASD Versus PTSD

Describe the difference between acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and include how stress and trauma interact with ASD and PTSD. Why do you think many practitioners misdiagnose these two conditions?

First Responders

How does trauma impact first responders, and why are crisis intervention strategies particularly important for these individuals?