What is Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a mental health situation that occurs in response to a traumatic or extremely stressful event. It develops within days or weeks after the incident, and if left untreated, it can evolve into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Symptoms of ASD may include emotional numbness, intense anxiety, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, or feeling detached from reality. Many individuals experiencing ASD avoid people, places, or thoughts associated with the trauma.
At Calida Rehab, we understand the urgency and sensitivity required to treat ASD. Our trauma-informed treatment approach helps clients process the experience safely, regulate emotional responses, and prevent long-term psychological damage.
Common Causes of Acute Stress Disorder
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Road or industrial accidents
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Physical or sexual assault
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Natural disasters
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Medical emergencies or surgeries
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Death or loss of a loved one
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Witnessing violence or traumatic events
Early, professional intervention significantly improves recovery outcomes — both emotionally and neurologically.
Why Choose Calida Rehab for ASD Treatment?
Acute Stress Disorder is a psychological emergency — and how it's treated in the first few weeks can make the difference between short-term recovery and long-term trauma. At Calida Rehab, we provide immediate, expert-led, and trauma-informed care tailored to each client's emotional and physiological needs.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
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Psychiatrists experienced in trauma care
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Clinical psychologists trained in crisis intervention
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Emergency counseling professionals
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Holistic healers (yoga, breathwork, art therapy)
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24/7 medical support for high anxiety or disassociation symptoms
We prioritize creating a safe, stabilizing environment for clients to begin healing.
Timely, structured care can help reprocess traumatic memory before it embeds into long-term dysfunction. Our ASD treatment program focuses on:
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Reducing acute symptoms (flashbacks, panic, hypervigilance)
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Improving emotional regulation
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Building coping mechanisms
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Preventing progression to PTSD
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Mumbai – For urgent, accessible treatment with full psychiatric support
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Pune – Ideal for moderate cases needing focused care
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Karjat – A peaceful, nature-based retreat for trauma decompression
Each location is equipped to handle ASD cases with complete discretion, dignity, and specialized therapeutic engagement.
Our Holistic Treatment Approach for Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder requires timely, structured, and gentle care that helps the brain and nervous system safely process the traumatic event. At Calida Rehab, we blend evidence-based trauma therapies with holistic interventions to stabilize, support, and guide clients through recovery.
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Psychiatric and psychological evaluation within the first 24–48 hours of admission
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Risk assessment for dissociation, suicidal ideation, or panic symptoms
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Development of a short-term and long-term trauma care plan
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24/7 emotional and medical support team
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-T): For immediate restructuring of fear-based thoughts
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy (modified): Gradual reprocessing of the event
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): For intense trauma symptoms
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Somatic Experiencing: Addressing trauma kept in the body.
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Psychoeducation: Helping clients understand what's happening neurologically and emotionally
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Yoga Therapy & Guided Breathwork – Reduce hyperarousal and calm the nervous system
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Art & Expressive Therapy – Safe release of suppressed emotions
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Grounding Techniques & Sensory Integration – Bring clients out of dissociation and back to the present
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Sleep & Nutrition Support – Rebalancing basic functions disrupted by trauma
We provide short modules and family counseling for loved ones to:
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Understand trauma symptoms
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Respond constructively to the client's needs.
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Create a supportive, low-pressure environment post-rehab
Treatment Programs & Program Structure
At Calida Rehab, our ASD treatment programs are designed to offer stabilization first, then emotional processing — ensuring safety, privacy, and psychological containment. Every program is tailored to meet the acute phase needs of the individual, while also supporting long-term emotional resilience.
Ideal for individuals experiencing moderate to severe ASD symptoms, including:
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Disorientation or dissociation
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Panic attacks or emotional shutdown
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Severe sleep disturbances or flashbacks
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24/7 psychiatric and trauma-informed care
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Crisis response and calming protocols
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Intensive 1:1 therapy sessions (daily or alternate days)
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Intensive 1:1 therapy sessions (daily or alternate days)
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Intensive 1:1 therapy sessions (daily or alternate days)
Duration: 2 to 6 weeks (extendable if PTSD traits emerge)
Outpatient & Short-Stay Program
Recommended for clients who can function independently but need structured emotional and psychological support.
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Trauma-focused therapy twice a week
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Psychiatric follow-ups
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EMDR or CBT as required
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Lifestyle and sleep coaching
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Emotional stabilization workshops
Post-Treatment Support & PTSD Prevention
To ensure recovery continues after the acute phase:
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Monthly check-ins for 3–6 months
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Telehealth counseling sessions
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Tools for grounding, triggers, and self-regulation
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Early PTSD screening and response planning
Take the First Step – Contact Calida Rehab
If you or someone you love has recently experienced trauma and is struggling emotionally, don't wait for things to "settle down." Early care makes all the difference. At Calida Rehab, we offer a safe, private, and clinically grounded space to stabilize, heal, and reclaim emotional balance — before temporary distress becomes lasting trauma.
Our compassionate team is here to help you breathe again, sleep better, and feel safe inside your own body.
Our Trauma Care Locations:
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Mumbai – Rapid-response psychiatric support in a secure city location
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Pune – Peaceful clinical setting for reflective recovery
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Karjat – Therapeutic nature escape ideal for nervous system reset
You Survived the Trauma — Now Let's Begin Healing.
At Calida Rehab, recovery is not just possible — it's already beginning.
Acute Stress Disorder Treatment - FAQs
ASD happens within 3 days to 1 month of a traumatic event and may resolve on its own or with treatment. PTSD develops if symptoms persist beyond a month, often becoming more deeply ingrained and harder to treat. Early intervention helps prevent that progression.
Yes, in many cases. Calida Rehab uses non-medical, trauma-informed therapy first, focusing on grounding and emotional regulation. Medication is prescribed only when symptoms are severe or interfere with sleep, appetite, or functioning.
The sooner, the better. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally within the first month of a traumatic experience, immediate treatment can reduce long-term psychological impact and speed up recovery.
Not always. Mild to moderate ASD may be treated via outpatient therapy. However, residential care is highly recommended for clients with high distress, safety concerns, or no supportive home environment.
Symptoms can recur, especially if triggered by new stress or reminders of the trauma. That's why aftercare and trigger management are key parts of our treatment model at Calida Rehab.