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  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Treatment of PTSD

    Jul 31, 2017 · Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the relationship among thoughts, feelings and behaviors. For example, altering a person’s unhelpful thinking can lead to healthier …

  2. Treatments for PTSD

    PTSD Treatments APA’s Clinical Practice Guideline recommends three interventions for treating posttraumatic stress disorder and suggests another four.

  3. What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?

    Nov 20, 2023 · Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help patients with PTSD resolve upsetting memories.

  4. Treating survivors of human trafficking

    Jan 21, 2025 · Key points Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to control someone for commercial sexual or labor exploitation. Human trafficking violates human rights …

  5. Medications for PTSD - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Jul 31, 2017 · Medications for PTSD The medications suggested for the treatment of PTSD are sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine and venlafaxine. Each patient varies in their response and …

  6. Adjusting to life after being held hostage or kidnapped

    Jul 1, 2013 · Hostage and kidnap survivors can experience stress reactions including denial, impaired memory, shock, numbness, anxiety, guilt, depression, anger, and a sense of …

  7. PTSD Assessment Instruments

    These interview and self-report instruments were used in the studies that informed the clinical practice guideline. Careful assessment is an important part of evidence-based practice. Initial …

  8. PTSD: For Patients and Families

    PTSD is an anxiety problem that develops in some people after extremely traumatic events, such as combat, crime, an accident or natural disaster. Learn about treatments such as cognitive …

  9. How to cope with traumatic stress

    Oct 30, 2019 · Most people recover on their own with time. However, mental health professionals such as psychologists can help you find healthy ways to cope in the aftermath of a traumatic …

  10. How to support patients who have experienced sexual assault

    Sep 1, 2022 · Psychologists may have to help their patients navigate many complex issues, including unsupportive reactions from friends and family; situations in which the perpetrator …