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What Are the Best PTSD Treatments?

By Matthew Tull, PhD, About.com

Updated: November 07, 2008

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Question: What Are the Best PTSD Treatments?
Answer: There are many options when it comes to PTSD treatments. That is, there is no single, consistently prescribed PTSD treatment. However, there is a lot of evidence for the use of cognitive-behavioral approaches to treating PTSD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with medication may also be a very effective treatment. Which treatment is most effective also depends upon the individual, and therefore, it is important that the individual with PTSD learns about all the different treatment options available for this disorder.
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