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🧠FREE MSRA PODCAST –Acute Stress Disorder: Recognising Early Trauma Responses & Preventing PTSD In this focusedepisode, we break down acute stress disorder(ASD)—an often misunderstood but critical diagnosis in psychiatry and emergencysettings. We’ll cover what sets ASD apart from normal stress and PTSD, who ismost at risk, and exactly how to recognise and manage it using UK guidelines. 🗝️Key Learning Points 📌 What is Acute Stress Disorder? • ASD is apsychiatric condition that develops within fourweeks of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event • The timing is crucial: ASD = symptoms within 1month; PTSD = after 1 month • Classic triggers:serious accidents, natural disasters, assault, combat, witnessing violence,sudden loss 📌 Causes & Risk Factors • Triggered byexposure to trauma—directly or as a witness • Risk increased by:previous trauma (especially childhood), personal/family history of mentalillness, poor social support, certain personality traits • High-risk groups:road casualties, first responders, refugees, asylum seekers, armed forces 📌 Pathophysiology • Acutedysregulation of the HPA axis (body’sstress system) • Key brain regions:amygdala (fear centre) and prefrontal cortex (modulating fear) • Not everyoneexposed to trauma develops ASD—it’s a complex interplay of biology andenvironment 📌 Symptoms & Diagnosis • Seven key symptomgroups (must arise within 1 month of trauma):  – Intrusive thoughts/flashbacks  – Dissociation (detachment, time slowing,depersonalisation)  – Negative mood (anxiety, sadness, guilt, anger)  – Avoidance of reminders  – Hyperarousal (jumpy, sleep disturbance,irritability)  – Personal detachment(depersonalisation/derealisation)  – Physical anxiety (palpitations, sweating,breathlessness) • Diagnosis: purely clinical—no blood tests orscans; detailed history and symptom checklist • Differentialdiagnoses: PTSD (timing), adjustment disorder, anxiety/mood disorders,psychosis, dementia, substance misuse 📌 Epidemiology • 5–20% of peopleexposed to trauma may develop ASD • UK data islimited, but a significant minority are affected after serious incidents 📌 Management • First-line: Trauma-focused cognitivebehavioural therapy (CBT) • EMDR (eye movement desensitisation andreprocessing) can help, but evidence is stronger for CBT • Medication:  – Benzodiazepines(e.g., diazepam) are not recommended routinely—onlyfor severe acute distress, very short term  – Beta-blockers canhelp physical anxiety symptoms  – Sleep: prioritisenon-drug approaches (good sleep hygiene, relaxation) • Early interventionand strong support networks improve outcomes 📌 Prognosis & Complications • Many recover fully within weeks to months • ASD is a predictor but not a guarantee of PTSD—most do not go on to develop chronic PTSD • Without treatment:higher risk of PTSD, depression, substance use, and poor quality of life 📎More MSRA PsychiatryResources: 📝 Revision Notes: https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu... (https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu...) 🧠 Flashcards: https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu... (https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu...) 💬 Accordion Q&A: https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu... (https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu...) 🚀 Rapid Quiz: https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu... (https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/acu...) 🔗 Quiz: https://www.passthemsra.com/quizzes/a... (https://www.passthemsra.com/quizzes/a...) 🎓 Psychiatry for the MSRA: https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/p... (https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/p...) #MSRA#AcuteStressDisorder #PTSD #Psychiatry #MSRARevision #PassTheMSRA #Trauma#MentalHealth #CBT #Flashcards #UKGuidelines #MedEd #StressResponse Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/27...