scary headlines with no real evidence. To meet the DSM-5 criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) the person must have: Been exposed to actual or th

scary headlines with no real evidence. To meet the DSM-5 criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) the person must have: Been exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. With significant impairment in personal, family, social, occupational or other important areas of functioning. In my long time experience: Students may be suffering from stress or acute anxiety but not PTSD.