Acute Stress Disorder vs PTSD: Understanding the Difference
Acute stress disorder (ASD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are both mental health conditions triggered by traumatic experiences, but they differ in how and when they show up. ASD typically begins within a few days of the event and lasts less than a month, while PTSD can develop if symptoms persist for more than a month and may last for years if untreated.
