PTSD: National Center for PTSD

Trauma, PTSD and Treatment

The Trauma, PTSD and Treatment section provides information for providers on PTSD Essentials, Treatment Essentials, Types of Trauma, Specific Populations, Co-occurring Conditions, and Trauma Informed Care.

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• PTSD Essentials
  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster. Articles provide the foundation for an understanding of the disorder.
• Treatment Essentials
  Articles discuss trauma-focused psychotherapy treatment for PTSD, as well as medication and emerging and alternative treatments.
• Types of Trauma
  People experience stress responses following many types of traumatic events. This section provides information on various trauma types, including war, disaster, terrorism, motor vehicle accidents, and violence, such as sexual abuse.
• Specific Populations
  Articles on understanding the experiences and needs of specific populations to help improve care.
• Co-occurring Conditions
  More often than not, PTSD co-occurs with other issues such as depression, substance abuse, anger and grief. This section provides information to help with treating these more complex presentations of PTSD.
• Trauma Informed Care
  Providers, other than mental health professionals, interact with people who have a history of trauma and PTSD. The resources, which include toolkits, focus on trauma and PTSD in fields including criminal justice, education, and the clergy.

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