Identify some possible risk factors of Robert’s PTSD, Case Study help

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In two to three pages, complete the case study below by responding to the prompts. Robert Smith is a 40-year-old black male who is divorced, with no children or nearby family. Robert has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He recently retired from the military but refuses to talk about his experiences with anyone. He now lives in a small, rural town 30 miles from the nearest grocery store. Robert had a difficult childhood; his father committed suicide when Robert was only seven years old, and his mother was an alcoholic. His mother died last year from cancer. His father used to physically and verbally abuse him.

  1. Identify some possible risk factors of Robert’s PTSD.
  2. Provide an educated discussion of what social determinants of Robert’s mental illness most likely affect him.
  3. Apply the diathesis-stress model to how Robert may have developed PTSD and still suffers from it to this day.

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Running head: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Question 1
In every day’s life, people across the globe are exposed to traumatic occurrences such as
physical assaults, the death of loved ones, and even natural disasters. However, it is often hard to
predict the kind of person who may likely develop this kind of disorder. While traumatic events
may bring about long-lasting emotional responses in certain persons, there are certain cases
where there are no long-term effects (Cash & Weiner, 2016). It is important to be aware of this
disorder due to its overall prevalence as well as the deliberating effects of its symptoms. On the
same note, it's vital to understand the risk factors that bring about this disorder ...


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