PTSD

PTSD

Abstract

In this paper we have investigated the concept of PTSD in a detailed manner. The study starts with the introduction and history of PTSD, and then it explores a number of different aspects concerned with PTSD. Moreover, the study has also explored the different medications and treatments for PTSD. We have found that PTSD has turned out to be a serious concern for the people of United States particularly and the entire world in general.

Table of Contents

Introduction4

Discussion4

History of Theory4

Information Published In Discipline of Psychology5

Psychological issues6

Therapeutic Relationship between Counselor and Client6

Emphatically Respond7

Fostering a Relationship with Patients7

Developing Therapeutic Relationship8

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for Military Members8

Medications for PTSD9

Atypical Antidepressants10

Tricyclic Antidepressants10

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors10

Non-Traditional Methods to Treat PTSD11

In-patient (hospital) Treatment13

National Treatment Facility for PTSD13

Outpatient Treatment for PTSD14

Locating a Mental Health Professional to Treat PTSD14

Comparison and Contrast Two Different Approaches to Treat PTSD14

Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy14

Family Therapy15

Conclusion15

References16

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Introduction

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a type of anxiety disorder that can occurs after a person witnesses or experiences a traumatic event that involved a threat of injury or death. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is classified generally recognized as an anxiety disorder. However, it can also lead to other mental problems such as depression, emotional numbness and memory disturbances in which the patient feels as if reliving the trauma (Davis, 2002). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur immediately after a major trauma, or take more than 6 months after the event. Some people have a more prolonged disease that can last for many years. The indirect trauma, such as seeing another person in a situation of life or death, can also cause PTSD. Accidents or other can also cause PTSD. Psychotherapy and pharmaceutical options are in use for treating PTSD. This paper first provides a descriptive analysis of the medical condition and then provides treatment options based on evidence.

Discussion

History of Theory

The Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) mostly occurs after major Trauma, it results after a happening of any terribly frightening event, since 1980 the PTSD has been recognized as a formal diagnosis. There are some people who suffer from longer term post traumatic stress disorder; it can also last for many years. This disorder can occur in any age, if there is any disturbing event takes place for example any disturbing event happens or the death of any close relative or any other unforgettable event (Backer, 2000).

The people who get good social support and attention of a family, friends it will usually help them to protect against a post traumatic stress disorder, there may be physical, genetic and other social factors are involved, people who have been exposed to any mental shock in the past there is an increase risk of PTSD in them, the driving force behind phenomena are flashbacks, in Post-traumatic stress disorder the body responds in a different way to stress. Because it generally affect the chemicals and hormones which carry information between the nerves, person with post traumatic stress disorder re experience event again and again like they see flashbacks, for example they might ...