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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Basics

Overview of the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including its symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Questions to Ask a Therapist During the First Session
Starting with a new therapist can be an anxiety-provoking experience; however, knowing what to ask a therapist during the first session can help you determine whether there could be a good fit between you and your new therapist. This article lists some important questions that you may want to ask when meeting with a new therapist.
How to Find a Therapist for Your PTSD
Many people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may desire some kind of psychological treatment for their symptoms but not know how to go about finding a therapist in their area that treats PTSD. Finding a mental health provider can be an overwhelming and stressful task if you do not know where to look. Fortunately, there are several websites that provide free search engines that can help y…
Complex PTSD Versus PTSD
Learn what Complex PTSD is, as well as how it is different from PTSD.
PTSD - An Overview
Learn general information on post-traumatic stress disorder, including its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments are available for the disorder.
What exactly is PTSD?
Get information on the basics of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.
Telling Someone About Your PTSD
Have you recently been diagnosed with PTSD? Are you thinking of telling someone that you have PTSD? Learn some tips on how to disclose your PTSD diagnosis to your loved ones.
Symptoms of PTSD
A brief overview of all of the different symptoms that make up PTSD is provided here.
Being Diagnosed with PTSD
There are a number of requirements that must be met before someone is diagnosed with PTSD. Learn about these requirements here.
PTSD Myths
People have a lot of questions about PTSD, and there are a lot of myths surrounding the diagnosis. Learn the facts of PTSD.
An Overview of Standard Psychological Treatments for PTSD
There are several cognitive-behavioral treatments that have been found to be successful in addressing PTSD symptoms: Exposure Therapy, Stress-Inoculation Training, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. These are reviewed here.
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