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The video goes through various terms that PTSD has been called through the years. What is one of these terms? Why do you think it matters that we now call it a “disorder”?

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psychiatric collapse,” “combat fatigue,” or “war neurosis.”

Step-by-step explanation:

There is no video link, so I just provided some terms I recognize as being used for PTSD.

It is not a disease. PTSD symptoms are a natural reaction to a distressing event where one may have felt overwhelmed, afraid, or helpless.

“The word 'disorder' reflects the fact that some people are more vulnerable than others,”

Because PTSD is a mental injury, versus a mental illness, many military officers and some psychiatrists say dropping the word “disorder” in favor of “injury” will reduce the stigma that stops troops from seeking treatment.

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