RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Hoyle, Brian
T1 Therapy of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 8
SP 31
OP 32
DO 10.1177/155989771408018
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/8/31.abstract
AB Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was officially designated as a disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980. This article provides a review of the epidemiology and psychological trauma associated with PTSD, as well as an update on the psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and complimentary and alternatives approaches to treat PTSD.