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[–] erev@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago (2 children)

trauma and ptsd cannot be used interchangeably at all. PTSD is a specific mental condition documented in the DSM-5 and recognized by doctors that have multiple variations and nuances that must be taken into account. Trauma is an overarching term to describe experiences that have had a significant and profound impact on someone's mental state and health. I'm not usually a crazy stickler for word usage but this is just horribly imprecise language. You can have trauma without having PTSD. They are not the same thing and should not be treated as such.

[–] Nicoleism101@lemm.ee -4 points 5 months ago

They are in fact used in that manner for better or worse.

[–] Nicoleism101@lemm.ee -4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Leiva-Bianchi, M., Nvo-Fernandez, M., Villacura-Herrera, C., Miño-Reyes, V., & Parra, N. (2023). What are the predictive variables that increase the risk of developing a complex trauma? A meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 343, 153-165.

It’s rare in literature where there is a need for precision but common in practice

[–] 0x0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 months ago

Did you mean to cite a different paper? I looked it up, but I'm not sure what I was supposed to get from it.