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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What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
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What Is Traumatic Grief Therapy?
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What Is Sexual Trauma?
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How PTSD Is Treated
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What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
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What Is Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)?
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How to Find a PTSD Therapist
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The Benefits of PTSD Group Therapy
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for PTSD
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Kids
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Imagery Rehearsal Therapy to Treat Nightmares With PTSD
Cognitive processing therapy for PTSD
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)?
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Service Dogs, the ADA, and PTSD
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How Crisis Counselors Help People Coping With Trauma
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Using the Fear Hierarchy List in PTSD Therapy
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Questions to Ask a New Therapist
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Psychodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of PTSD
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Should You See a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist to Treat Your PTSD?
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Behavioral Activation Treatment for PTSD
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for PTSD
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The Benefits of Exercise for People With PTSD
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Can MDMA Be Used to Treat PTSD?
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Can Help PTSD
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Hypnotherapy for PTSD
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How Talk Therapy Helps PTSD
PTSD and Eating Disorders
PTSD and Eating Disorders
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How Exposure Therapy Can Treat PTSD
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How Stress Inoculation Training Treats PTSD
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How Does Seeking Safety Therapy Help PTSD Patients?