Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD occurs within a month of a traumatic event and lasts from two days to four weeks; while acute stress disorder can occur six months or more after the event and tends to persist.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  PTSD can occur at any time after the traumatic event, not just within a month, and it can last for months or even years. Acute stress disorder, on the other hand, typically occurs within a month of the trauma and lasts for up to four weeks.

Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD occurs within a month of a traumatic event and lasts from two days to four weeks; while acute stress disorder can occur six months or more after the event and tends to persist.

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