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.
References
- American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition. Washington, D.C.: APA. ISBN 0890420246. OCLC 43483668.