Abstract

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, combat, sexual assault, or serious accidents. This comprehensive overview examines the historical context, diagnostic criteria, risk factors, neurobiological underpinnings, and clinical manifestations of PTSD. It also explores current approaches to treatment, including pharmacological interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and emerging therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR) and psychedelic-assisted therapy

Keywords: PTSD, Trauma Therapy, Mental Health Disorders