DSM V Acute Stress Disorder Key Diagnostic Criteria Explained

Описание: What Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is under DSM-5 and how its key diagnostic criteria are defined and assessed.

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Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a trauma-related condition that occurs shortly after exposure to a traumatic event. The DSM-5 outlines specific diagnostic criteria to help clinicians identify ASD early—so timely support can reduce the risk of long-term psychological impact, including PTSD.

In this guide, we explain the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Acute Stress Disorder, including the required exposure to trauma, the five symptom categories (intrusion, negative mood, dissociation, avoidance, and arousal), symptom duration, and functional impairment. You’ll learn how ASD differs from normal stress reactions and how it is distinguished from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

We also discuss why early recognition matters, common risk factors, and how evidence-based interventions—such as trauma-focused therapy, grounding techniques, and nervous system regulation—support recovery and emotional stability.

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