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Discussion Board Question [Option 2]The events of September 11, 2001, was the catalyst for the development of trauma in many of the victims and first responders. Those secondarily impacted may have also developed vicarious trauma. It’s also well-known that first responders are exposed to a variety of traumatic stimuli on a potentially daily basis during the course of their careers. The DSM-5-TR now accounts for the trauma experienced through repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event(s) (e.g., first responders collecting human remains; police officers repeatedly exposed to details of child abuse) without having to be exposed directly to a trauma. This addition is essential because it accounts for the profound impact that repeated traumatic stimuli can have on first responders, such as peace officers, firefighters, EMS, nurses and doctors, military, and other helping professions. For this option, consider what diagnoses are first responders more prone to and what clusters of symptoms are more inherent first responders? Lastly, how do the dynamics of first responder culture impact treatment seeking for symptoms of traumatic stress? Please substantiate your claims with credible sources, beyond opinion. Feel free to use the journal article located in the Resources folder titled, “The nature of posttraumatic stress disorder in treatment-seeking first responders,” by Bryant (2022) to further support your claims.
