what's effective for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
August 2005
The Iraq war, hurricanes, bombings, and other world events have people asking what's effective for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is the fourth most common psychiatric illness. It can be triggered by a car accident, assault, or other traumatic event.
The goal of therapy is to improve core symptoms...hyperarousal, flashbacks, and avoidance of situations associated with the trauma.
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