PTSD hypervigilance

Fear, scanning, mistrust that is trauma-linked

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forTriggered aggressionsevere dissociationself-harm

Often fixed, systematised, accompanied by hallucinations, thought disorder, or negative symptoms.

Separates the Delusions / Paranoia / Thought Interference / Command Phenomena group. It is not specific to PTSD hypervigilance.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Delusions / Paranoia / Thought Interference / Command Phenomena group — not specific to PTSD hypervigilance

Fear, scanning, mistrust that is trauma-linked

Key features

Triggered aggression, severe dissociation, self-harm.

High-risk causes3 causes

Applies to the Delusions / Paranoia / Thought Interference / Command Phenomena group.

Often fixed, systematised, accompanied by hallucinations, thought disorder, or negative symptoms.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Delusions / Paranoia / Thought Interference / Command Phenomena group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Delusions / Paranoia / Thought Interference / Command Phenomena group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Delusions / Paranoia / Thought Interference / Command Phenomena group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.