Traumatic stress

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Traumatic stress is recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as an acute emotional condition associated with reactive anxiety. The condition presents in a manner similar to Posttraumatic stress disorder, but lacking the same intensity and duration.

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