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PTSD Treatment

PTSD treatment options include psychotherapy and medication. Learn what questions to ask your therapist before trying new drugs and what else to expect.
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Imagery Rehearsal Treatment for Nightmares Related to PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Journaling and goal setting relieve stress.
What to Do After Successful Treatment for PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Benefits of PTSD Group Therapy
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Kids
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Imagery Rehearsal Therapy to Treat Nightmares With PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Cognitive processing therapy for PTSD
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Dealing With Service Dogs, the ADA, and PTSD
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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Crisis Counseling for Coping With Trauma
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Using the Fear Hierarchy List in PTSD Therapy
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Questions to Ask a New Therapist
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Psychodynamic Therapy Can Help Treat PTSD
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Group therapy session
Meeting With a Psychologist or Psychiatrist for PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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Behavioral Activation Treatment for PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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The Benefits of Exercise for People With PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Can MDMA Be Used to Treat PTSD?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) Treats PTSD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Using Hypnosis to Treat PTSD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How Talk Therapy Helps PTSD
Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD
PTSD and Eating Disorders
PTSD and Eating Disorders: How Are They Treated?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Exposure Therapy Can Treat PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Stress Inoculation Training Treats PTSD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Hands- counseling
How Does Seeking Safety Therapy Help PTSD Patients?
By Matthew Tull, PhD