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Evidence Based Practices for PTSD
Evidence Based Practices for PTSD
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
- Explore physical, affective and cognitive evidence-based practices for PTSD
Physical
- Medications
- Use of benzodiazepines following trauma was not beneficial, and may increase the risk of developing PTSD
- Use of the beta-blocker propranolol have been conflicting but one RCT did show a significant decrease in the severity of PTSD symptoms and lower likelihood of developing subsequent PTSD
- SSRIs may be helpful for addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms related to PTSD
Physical
- Medications
- Use of benzodiazepines following trauma was not beneficial, and may increase the risk of developing PTSD
- Use of the beta-blocker propranolol have been conflicting but one RCT did show a significant decrease in the severity of PTSD symptoms and lower likelihood of developing subsequent PTSD
- SSRIs may be helpful for addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms related to PTSD
Released:
Jun 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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