Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is a trauma and stress related disorder according to DSM-IV. Although pathogenesis is unknown; exposure of a traumatic or stressful event is a characteristic diagnostic criterion and can include, but are not limited to: military combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, manmade disasters, and automobile accidents. Individuals with PTSD exhibit more prominent clinical symptoms in addition to anxiety/fear indications. Individuals with increased risk include: Females, veterans, and survivors of rape and mortal combat. However, presentation occurs at any age.
Onset of PTSD is commonly experienced within the first 3 months following trauma. As such, initial trauma reactions can present synonymously as other …show more content…
Successful treatment of PTSD is aimed at targeted syndromes of the disorder. Since its presentation in DCM-III, PTSD treatment options have continuously transformed. The focus of this review will lie in the importance of maintaining knowledge on PTSD interventions. Several factors deter traumatized patients from receiving care. Patients with PTSD may feel shame in regards to the traumatic event; they may not believe anything can help them. Many individuals with PTSD also refuse treatment; they can be reluctant if they believe treatment is focused on discussing the traumatic event. PTSD is multifaceted and manifests to affect cognition, behavior, and physical health. Its effect on everyday life is impactful and can be debilitating. In addition, PTSD symptoms meet the diagnostic criteria for multiple other mental disorders; co-occurring illnesses are not uncommon in individuals with PTSD. As such, exploration of current and emerging PTSD treatments are necessary for current providers to provide patients with options suitable to their needs. Finally, although comprehensive reviews of the literature for PTSD treatments exist, a majority are not dated and do include current gold standards. On the latter pages, research on treatment options emerging and currently being
Onset of PTSD is commonly experienced within the first 3 months following trauma. As such, initial trauma reactions can present synonymously as other …show more content…
Successful treatment of PTSD is aimed at targeted syndromes of the disorder. Since its presentation in DCM-III, PTSD treatment options have continuously transformed. The focus of this review will lie in the importance of maintaining knowledge on PTSD interventions. Several factors deter traumatized patients from receiving care. Patients with PTSD may feel shame in regards to the traumatic event; they may not believe anything can help them. Many individuals with PTSD also refuse treatment; they can be reluctant if they believe treatment is focused on discussing the traumatic event. PTSD is multifaceted and manifests to affect cognition, behavior, and physical health. Its effect on everyday life is impactful and can be debilitating. In addition, PTSD symptoms meet the diagnostic criteria for multiple other mental disorders; co-occurring illnesses are not uncommon in individuals with PTSD. As such, exploration of current and emerging PTSD treatments are necessary for current providers to provide patients with options suitable to their needs. Finally, although comprehensive reviews of the literature for PTSD treatments exist, a majority are not dated and do include current gold standards. On the latter pages, research on treatment options emerging and currently being