Write a term paper that contains five full pages describing post-traumatic stress disorder from a biopsychosocial perspective.
Describe the disorder in terms of symptoms, describe biological, psychological, and social causes of the disorder and include information about treatment.
Symptoms may be described in terms of emotional symptoms, cognitive symptoms, behavioral symptoms, somatic symptoms, and impairment in social and occupational functioning.
Biological explanations may include the following: Brain structure and function, genetics, hormones, evolution/natural selection, neurotransmitters (oversupply, under supply, dysfunction)
Psychological explanations may include the following: Learning, memory, personality traits, cognition (thought patterns), trauma/stress, emotion/mood
Sociocultural explanations may include the following: Gender roles, socioeconomic status, locations (city or rural), school/education, cultural values, poverty
Treatment may include medications, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, group therapy, client centered therapy
Sample Solution
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Biopsychosocial Perspective
Introduction
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health issue that can occur following a traumatic event, such as combat exposure, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, and other life-threatening experiences. It is characterized by intrusive thoughts and memories of the trauma; avoidance of activities related to the trauma; increased emotional arousal; negative changes in self-perception and cognition; and alterations in social functioning. This paper will take a biopsychosocial approach to exploring PTSD by examining its biological, psychological, and social aspects.