Recommend Psychotherapy Before Meds for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

October 2017

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects more than just veterans.

We know that any traumatic event...such as a natural disaster, car accident, or sexual assault...can lead to PTSD. Symptoms can include severe anxiety, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and flashbacks.

Psychotherapy that focuses on the trauma is now preferred. This works better than meds to improve symptoms, and its benefits last longer.

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Recommend Psychotherapy Before Meds for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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