Acute Stress Disorder Definition
noun
Posttraumatic stress disorder that occurs immediately or soon after a traumatic event.
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A psychiatric disorder that occurs within a month after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks or amnesia, problems with concentration and sleep, emotional numbness, and persistent negative mood.
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