PTSD

The required intrusion, avoidance, cognition/mood, and arousal symptoms persist for more than 1 month after qualifying trauma exposure.

Timing requirement

Duration

More than 1 month

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Timing in context

Symptoms lasting 3 days to 1 month may fit acute stress disorder when its other criteria are met.

Sources and review

Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗