Overview of supported treatments for PTSD, including psychotherapy and medication.
Learn more about the benefits of group therapy for PTSD in this article.
A number of different treatments for PTSD are available that can help people successfully cope with the negative and widespread effects of this diagnosis. Treatments can range from individual or group therapy (often referred to as "talk therapy") to medication. Treatments may be psychodynamic or cognitive-behavioral in nature. They may also differ on the number of treatment sessions required. Reg…
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There are many treatment options for people with PTSD.
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There are many treatments for PTSD. Learn about some of the treatments for PTSD that have been found to be effective in helping a person recover from PTSD.
Exposure therapy is a behavioral treatment for PTSD that has been found to be very effective. Learn more about exposure therapy and different exposure therapy techniques that you might encounter depending on the symptoms you are experiencing.
There are several commonly used cognitive-behavioral treatments for PTSD. These include Exposure Therapy, Stress Management/Stress-Inoculation Training, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Learn about these different approaches to the treatment of PTSD here.
Cognitive behavior therapy is often used to help people with their PTSD, as well as a number of other psychological problems. So what exactly is cognitive-behavioral therapy? Learn what cognitive-behavioral therapy is and how it may be useful for the treatment of PTSD.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a behavioral treatment that has been found to be effective for a variety of psychological disorders. Learn more about ACT and its potential benefits for people with PTSD.
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Virtual reality exposure therapy is being tested by some clinicians to see if can be useful in helping people recover from PTSD. Learn more about virtual reality exposure therapy for PTSD here.
Medications have been found to be effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Learn about what medications may be useful for people with PTSD.
A recent study conducted at the Seattle VA showed that a 16-week behavioral treatment focused on increasing positive and meaningful activities was successful in reducing PTSD symptoms among veterans with PTSD.
Many people with PTSD also have borderline personality disorder (BPD), and having BPD may interfere with treatment for another disorder. Learn more about how BPD may influence treatment for PTSD.
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