US Medical Term · mental-health
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) |
| Spanish (Español) | Trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) |
| Chinese (中文) | 創傷後壓力症候群 |
| Korean (한국어) | 외상 후 스트레스 장애 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Rối loạn stress sau chấn thương |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) |
| Portuguese (Português) | Transtorno de estresse pós-traumático (TEPT) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคเครียดหลังเหตุการณ์สะเทือนขวัญ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 心的外傷後ストレス障害 |
What it means
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as violence, an accident, military combat, a natural disaster, or sexual assault. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, intrusive memories, feeling emotionally numb, avoiding reminders of the trauma, and hypervigilance. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, and having PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It is a recognized medical diagnosis. Effective treatments include trauma-focused therapy such as Prolonged Exposure or EMDR, and certain medications. Veterans can access specialized PTSD care through the VA. Ask your provider for a trauma-informed referral.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was diagnosed with PTSD and I am looking for a trauma-informed therapist.
Me diagnosticaron con trastorno de estrés postraumático y estoy buscando un terapeuta con enfoque en trauma.
My PTSD symptoms include nightmares and flashbacks that are affecting my daily life.
Mis síntomas de TEPT incluyen pesadillas y recuerdos intrusivos que afectan mi vida diaria.
Is EMDR therapy covered for PTSD under my insurance plan?
¿La terapia EMDR está cubierta para el TEPT en mi plan de seguro?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F43 Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026