The number of service members who are in need of mental health care continue to rise (Steenkampa, et al., 2011, p. 98). A very common mental illness that is prevalent among service members is post-traumatic stress disorder. According to epidemiologic studies significant psychological difficulties related to their deployment affect about 10 to 18 percent of combat troops (Steenkampa, et al., 2011, p. 98). According to this week’s lecture, a traumatic event “stays with you,” and involves all of the following: re-experiencing, avoidance/numbing, arousal, and shell shock (Module 7 Part 1 Trauma Dissociation and Somatization Powerpoint, 2016). Due to PTSD being so common, there are a number of prevention and intervention strategies which have been
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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is the most commonly used early intervention that has been designed (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 184). CISD is offered one to three days after the disaster and consists of a one-to-five- hour group meeting (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 184).
2. Prescribing antidepressant medications (SSRIs) is a recommended by a number of practice guidelines (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). As a result of the comorbidity between depression and PTSD, SSRIs are likely effective (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). Propranotol which is a beta-blocker, is supported by empirical research to help mitigate PTSD if given immediately after a trauma (Module 7 Part 1 Trauma Dissociation and Somatization Powerpoint, 2016).
3. CBT is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 185). Cognitive behavioral therapy includes imagery rehearsal therapy, which is involves relieving nightmares while awake however redrafting the nightmare script however the client may like (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 185).
4. ASD treatment is statistically shown to help with the prevention of future PTSD, targeting a selective group of victims who meet ASD diagnostic criteria (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). This type of treatment integrates principles of CBT and involves five 90 minute sessions (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p.
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is the most commonly used early intervention that has been designed (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 184). CISD is offered one to three days after the disaster and consists of a one-to-five- hour group meeting (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 184).
2. Prescribing antidepressant medications (SSRIs) is a recommended by a number of practice guidelines (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). As a result of the comorbidity between depression and PTSD, SSRIs are likely effective (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). Propranotol which is a beta-blocker, is supported by empirical research to help mitigate PTSD if given immediately after a trauma (Module 7 Part 1 Trauma Dissociation and Somatization Powerpoint, 2016).
3. CBT is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 185). Cognitive behavioral therapy includes imagery rehearsal therapy, which is involves relieving nightmares while awake however redrafting the nightmare script however the client may like (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 185).
4. ASD treatment is statistically shown to help with the prevention of future PTSD, targeting a selective group of victims who meet ASD diagnostic criteria (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 186). This type of treatment integrates principles of CBT and involves five 90 minute sessions (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p.