Acute Stress Disorder
/ˈæk.jut strɛs dɪsˌɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A mental health disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, characterized by anxiety and other symptoms lasting from three days to one month, relevant in legal contexts such as claims of trauma impact.
The plaintiff claimed acute stress disorder as part of her post-incident psychological trauma in the lawsuit.
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- acute stress disorder
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Commentary
Acute Stress Disorder is often referenced in legal cases related to trauma to establish immediate psychological impact before a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder may be applicable.
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