8 min
Dr. Alyson Myers is part of the TNT faculty and an expert on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Psych Talk for Primary Care Providers
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can be caused by exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, avoidance of reminders of the event, difficulty concentrating or sleeping, depression, panic disorder, and substance abuse. PTSD can be treated with a combination of therapy and medication, such as trauma-focused therapy and cognitive processing therapy, as well as medications. Treatment should be tailored to the individual and address both the traumatic event and the PTSD symptoms.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can be caused by exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, avoidance of reminders of the event, difficulty concentrating or sleeping, depression, panic disorder, and substance abuse. PTSD can be treated with a combination of therapy and medication, such as trauma-focused therapy and cognitive processing therapy, as well as medications. Treatment should be tailored to the individual and address both the traumatic event and the PTSD symptoms.
8 min