post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
ˌpōs(t)-trə-ˈma-tik 
-trȯ-,
-trau̇-
variants
or less commonly posttraumatic
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic seizures
post-traumatic headache
Examples of post-traumatic in a Sentence
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She has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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The Enquirer, 10 Apr. 2024
Saltz said some people are more vulnerable than others to developing an acute stress reaction or even post-traumatic stress disorder with the constant stream of images and stories.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Tony, a 75-year-old south Charlotte resident, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in the late 1980s, and its symptoms are with him to this day.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
The children at Trails Carolina have diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
According to the medical trade publication Psychiatric Times, 30% of first responders will develop a behavioral or mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a substance abuse problem.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
In Ukraine, which hosted an international conference on psychedelic therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic syndromes in 2023, the number of people experiencing PTSD is thought to have risen significantly since Russia invaded in February 2022.
—Sarah Sinclair, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
What: Positive Impact Alliance Where: Gilbert Employees: Six Interesting stat: 30% of first responders will develop a behavioral or mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a substance abuse problem, according to medical trade publication Psychiatric Times.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Advocates tout cannabis as an alternative relief for veterans with pain from wounds or post-traumatic stress disorder, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits its distribution because it’s still classified by the federal government as a Schedule 1 drug with no accepted medical use.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
The Enquirer, 10 Apr. 2024
Saltz said some people are more vulnerable than others to developing an acute stress reaction or even post-traumatic stress disorder with the constant stream of images and stories.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Tony, a 75-year-old south Charlotte resident, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in the late 1980s, and its symptoms are with him to this day.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
The children at Trails Carolina have diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
According to the medical trade publication Psychiatric Times, 30% of first responders will develop a behavioral or mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a substance abuse problem.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
In Ukraine, which hosted an international conference on psychedelic therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic syndromes in 2023, the number of people experiencing PTSD is thought to have risen significantly since Russia invaded in February 2022.
—Sarah Sinclair, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
What: Positive Impact Alliance Where: Gilbert Employees: Six Interesting stat: 30% of first responders will develop a behavioral or mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a substance abuse problem, according to medical trade publication Psychiatric Times.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Advocates tout cannabis as an alternative relief for veterans with pain from wounds or post-traumatic stress disorder, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits its distribution because it’s still classified by the federal government as a Schedule 1 drug with no accepted medical use.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
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post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
-trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇-
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic epilepsy
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