Case Study 2 : Hannah, age 55, was in a major car accident 20 years ago during a cross country trip. Ever since, she has been unable to drive on major highways. Although she does drive, she goes to great length to travel only on back roads and scenic routes. She is able to go where she wants but it often takes her much longer to get there than it should.
After Hannah's major accident she avoids drinving on major highways Colaborationg Hannah's symptoms I have come to the conclusion that Hannah is suffering from chronic posttraumatic stress disorder or PSTD. PSTD can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster,or a serious accident. and their respnse to the accident consists of intense fear, helplessness, flashbacks or horror.Treatment of PTSD can include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, exposure therapy, and medication.For Hannah i would recommend that she go through exposure therapy because thats the only way she is going to get over fear.
5 comments:
Good job in diagnosing the disorder. I think another reliable way to cure it is time and patience.
Great job =) she can definitely undergo psychotherapy as a treatment
Good job. Great diagnosis and treatment suggestions. Ivy you always suggest psychotherapy haha, but i agree, it could work
Excellent diagnosis. You've also included great descriptions of the chronic post traumatic stress disorder and its possible treatments. Overall, good job.
Good job. Your diagnoses, according to the excellent background information you gave on PTSD, seems spot on, and the way you chose to deal with the disorder seems quite effective. Most people would try to push pills, but your method is better, as it has no risk of dependence.
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