5: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

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    Learning Objectives
    • Define and identify common stressors.
    • Describe how trauma- and stressor-related disorders present.
    • Describe the epidemiology of trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
    • Describe comorbidity in relation to trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
    • Describe the etiology of trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
    • Describe treatment options for trauma- and stressor-related disorders.

    In Module 5, we will discuss matters related to trauma- and stressor-related disorders to include their clinical presentation, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options. Our discussion will consist of PTSD, acute stress disorder, adjustment disorder, and prolonged grief disorder. Prior to discussing these clinical disorders, we will explain what stressors are, as well as identify common stressors that may lead to a trauma- or stressor-related disorder. Be sure you refer Modules 1-3 for explanations of key terms (Module 1), an overview of models to explain psychopathology (Module 2), and descriptions of various therapies (Module 3).

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