https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments
PTSD Treatments APA's Clinical Practice Guideline strongly recommends four interventions for treating posttraumatic stress disorder, and conditionally recommends another four. The information below about the recommended interventions is intended to provide clinicians with a basic understanding of the specific treatment approach.

https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults (2017) The guideline recommends interventions for the treatment of PTSD in adults. Recommendations are based on a systematic review of the scientific evidence, a weighing of the benefits and harms of interventions, consideration of what is known

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6732680/
Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is arguably the most common psychiatric disorder to arise after exposure to a traumatic event. Since its formal introduction in the DSM‐III in 1980, knowledge has grown significantly regarding its causes, maintaining mechanisms and treatments. Despite this increased understanding, however, the actual

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body's "fight-or-flight" response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33972795/
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents a major public health problem for which currently available treatments are modestly effective. We report the findings of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-site phase 3 clinical trial (NCT03537014) to test the efficacy and safety of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy for the treatment of patients with

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144187/
A randomized, controlled trial of virtual reality-graded exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in active duty service members with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder. Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking , 14 , 223-229.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5126802/
The thorough assessment of symptoms is an essential component in the effective treatment of PTSD. ... In clinical trials for PTSD treatment, SIT outperforms wait-list and supportive ... Fennell M. Cognitive therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: Development and evaluation. Behav. Res. Ther. 2005; 43:413-431. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2004.03.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8311818/
Understanding the long-term outcomes of psychological treatment for PTSD and identifying moderators of sustainable gains is critical for both clinical practitioners and researchers, particularly to inform clinical decision-making and to stimulate research into effective psychological treatment (e.g. in specific patient groups).

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS22150366(23)003735/fulltext
During the past four decades, many randomised controlled trials on psychological treatments for adult post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been done. Large and moderate short-term, mid-term, and long-term efficacy of psychological interventions as compared with passive control conditions has been reported in numerous quantitative reviews.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02565-4
Results from the phase 3 placebo-controlled MAPP2 trial show that MDMA-assisted therapy reduces post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and functional impairment in a diverse population

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20008198.2020.1729633
A randomized, controlled trial of virtual reality-graded exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in active duty service members with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder. Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking , 14, 223-229.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/abs/psychological-treatments-for-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-in-adults-a-network-metaanalysis/CEF6134E1EB1EBEF1C529AEAE98330AE
Psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults: a network meta-analysis - Volume 50 Issue 4 ... Research Department of Clinical, Educational & Health ... 95% CrI −1.87 to −1.05) and self-help with support (SMD −1.46; 95% CrI −2.33 to −0.59) appeared to be most effective at reducing PTSD symptoms post-treatment v

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355973
Diagnosis. To diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder, your doctor will likely: Perform a physical exam to check for medical problems that may be causing your symptoms; Do a psychological evaluation that includes a discussion of your signs and symptoms and the event or events that led up to them; Use the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/capr.12174
Introduction. The present review explores an apparent incongruence between the use of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as the recommended first-line therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Kar, 2011; National Institute for Clinical Excellence, 2005), and the therapy suggested as more often used by clinicians in practice, psychodynamic therapy (PDT) (Cahill, Foa

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38219762/
Background: Previous meta-analyses of psychological interventions for adult post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) did not investigate whether efficacy is diminished in individuals with PTSD related to multiple (vs single) traumatic events. We aimed to assess whether treatment efficacy would be lower in randomised controlled trials involving multiple-event-related PTSD versus single-event

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35234292/
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent and disabling disorder. Evidence that PTSD is characterised by specific psychobiological dysfunctions has contributed to a growing interest in the use of medication in its treatment. Objectives: To assess the effects of medication for reducing PTSD symptoms in adults with PTSD.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-open/article/phasebased-treatment-versus-immediate-traumafocused-treatment-for-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-due-to-childhood-abuse-randomised-clinical-trial/09A56E1A4C9070A117A05E048C131521
Repeated trauma in childhood has been found to be a risk factor for developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD). 1 Complex PTSD was officially introduced in ICD-11 as part the 'Disorders specifically associated with stress' category. 2 To fulfil the diagnostic criteria a person needs to display, in addition to PTSD criteria, disturbances in three domains of self

https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-022-00129-w
For instance, Written Exposure Therapy is a brief, effective exposure-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that has not yet been formally evaluated among patients with PTSD co

https://clinicaltrials.ucsf.edu/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic, debilitating condition that disproportionately affects Veterans. Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is a "gold standard" treatment for PTSD. However, approximately one-third of Veterans fail to receive …. San Francisco, California and other locations.

https://clinicaltrials.ucsd.edu/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up. The trial will include a randomized control trial to evaluate the efficacy of using Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, as an adjunctive to Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE). The trial will compare PE + CBD to PE + placebo in a sample…. San Diego, California.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-mdma-treatment-ptsd.html
Therapists have discovered a variety of effective treatments for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: Talk therapy, narrative writing, medication and a system that involves discussing

https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-022-06215-x
People with psychosis have high rates of trauma, with a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence rate of approximately 15%, which exacerbates psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Pilot studies have shown that trauma-focused (TF) psychological therapies can be safe and effective in such individuals. This trial, the largest to date, will evaluate the clinical

https://istss.org/
25% Off Effective Treatments for PTSD, Third Edition; 30% Off Wiley Books; Clinical Resources. ... scientific ‎research, and evidence-based clinical approaches in traumatic stress studies. ... & Casey Straud May 28, 2024 Challenges to Assumptions about TFT Mental health treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in general, and

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9224304/
Population: Adults (aged 18 or over) with a diagnosis of PTSD based on any of the following: DSM-III (APA 1980), DSM-III-R (APA 1987), DSM-IV (APA 2000), DSM-5 (APA 2013), ICD-9 (WHO 1979), or ICD-10 (WHO 1992) were included. The onset and diagnosis of PTSD must have occurred after experiencing physical injury or life-threatening disease (e.g., brain injury, spinal cord injury, neck strain

https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjc.12488
British Journal of Clinical Psychology is a leading international journal publishing high-quality research that improves our ... Intrusive thoughts and memories in adolescents with major depressive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. ... These findings have the potential to inform clinical assessment and treatment for adolescents.

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/06/25/news474795
Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which a person is exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. PTSD can be treated, and symptoms can be reduced. The military's use of its updated 2023 PTSD treatment guidelines will further improve the outlook of PTSD patients.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35055641/
Background: Research suggests the use of different forms of therapy as a way of decreasing dropout rates in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The psychotherapies to be assessed in this study are trial-based cognitive therapy (TBCT), mindfulness-based health promotion (MBHP) and positive psychotherapy (PPT).

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-68601-004
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur following exposure to a traumatic experience. An estimated 12 million U.S. adults are presently affected by this disorder. Current treatments include psychological therapies (e.g., exposure-based interventions) and pharmacological treatments (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)). However, a

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/09/426116/mdmas-latest-trial-results-offer-hope-for-patients-ptsd
The findings, published Sept. 13, 2023, in the journal Nature Medicine, demonstrate the illegal so-called party drug could be a powerful new tool in treating people with moderate-to-severe PTSD. The trial, which included a diverse pool of participants, validates an earlier Phase 3 study and is the final step in clinical drug testing.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36502802/
Background: Participants are allowed to stay on their prescribed psychotropic medication in most trials examining psychological interventions for adult post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Objectives: We aimed to conduct the first meta-analysis investigating the potential influence of such concurrent medication on efficacy. Method: To this end, we searched Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science