PTSD & Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in some people after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. East Coast Telepsychiatry provides trauma-informed psychiatric evaluation and medication management for PTSD via secure, private telehealth visits.
Common Symptoms
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Emotional distress triggered by reminders of trauma
- Avoidance of triggering people, places, or activities
- Negative changes in mood — detachment, hopelessness, numbness
- Hypervigilance — easily startled or feeling on guard
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Written and reviewed by Amy Pharr, APRN, FPMHNP-C — Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Source: NIMH: PTSD Overview