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Glossary of Terms

Vicarious Traumatic Stress

For Experts

  • Currently not a diagnosis in the DSM or ICD.
  • Stress that can occur following indirect exposure to a potentially psychologically traumatic event being exposed to a traumatized person (e.g., witnessed the aftermath; learned about the trauma happening to a loved one; or as part of providing support or care to another person, either professionally or personally).

For General Public

  • Currently not a diagnosis in the DSM or ICD.
  • Stress that a person feels when they learn about trauma experienced by another person.

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