Post Traumatic Stress Disorder



Abstract

Post traumatic stress disorder is widespread but generally people are unaware of this disease. People suffering from this disorder have been through experiences that have been life-threatening. Treatments are accessible and most practitioners encourage family members to help the patients overlook the incident and have the ability to face situations that remind them of that dreadful event.

Table of Contents

Post Traumatic Stress Disorderi

Abstractii

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder1

Introduction1

Treatment1

Prolonged-exposure therapy2

Cognitive-processing therapy2

Stress-inoculation training2

Other forms of cognitive therapy3

Medications3

Conclusion3

Summary4

References5

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Introduction

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is defined as an emotional illness that can be classified as an anxiety disorder and mostly develops resulting from ...