Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a recognized mental health condition that can affect individuals after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The disorder involves persistent symptoms that interfere with daily life and function, often manifesting through intrusive memories, flashbacks, and nightmares related to the trauma. Behavioral symptoms can include exaggerated startle responses, hypervigilance, and avoidance of stimuli that trigger memories of the event. Pathophysiologically, the condition is associated with disruptions in brain regions responsible for emotional regulation, memory processing, and threat assessment, leading to a heightened state of alertness and persistent psychological distress. Effective management typically involves targeted psychological and physiological interventions designed to help the individual process the traumatic memories and regulate emotional responses.