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PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of PTSD begins with a medical history and physical exam. PTSD is diagnosed based on a person's symptoms. In addition, a major, extreme event must have taken place.