post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
ˌpōs(t)-trə-ˈma-tik 
-trȯ-,
-trau̇-
variants
or less commonly posttraumatic
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic seizures
post-traumatic headache
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The fear of deportation can lead to significant mental health problems for immigrants and their loved ones, ranging from conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to a loss of trust in others and social isolation.
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Kristina Fullerton Rico, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Cliff Harshman, the 32-year-old woman’s husband of five years, told the Cowboy State Daily that his wife had been suffering from postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
What To Consider When Taking Antidepressants Antidepressants are prescribed for several different mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Nowadays, Slattery is the CEO and co-founder of the All Secure Foundation, which helps Special Operations families recover from post-traumatic stress and reintegrate into American society.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Kristina Fullerton Rico, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Cliff Harshman, the 32-year-old woman’s husband of five years, told the Cowboy State Daily that his wife had been suffering from postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
What To Consider When Taking Antidepressants Antidepressants are prescribed for several different mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Nowadays, Slattery is the CEO and co-founder of the All Secure Foundation, which helps Special Operations families recover from post-traumatic stress and reintegrate into American society.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
-trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇-
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic epilepsy
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