Abstract Coping strategies play a role in protecting well-being, which is why the presence of indicators of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the use of coping strategies were identified in psychology students. The study follows a non-experimental cross-sectional observational design with intentional, non-probabilistic quota sampling, involving 60 psychology students. 40% of the evaluated population presents PTSD, and the coping styles employed most frequently are religion, emotional avoidance, aggressive reaction, and social support. No significant relationship is found between PTSD diagnosis and the variables of gender and coping style. It is concluded that student gender and coping style do not exhibit an association with PTSD diagnosis.