Treatment

Effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder exist. PTSD can be effectively treated with both psychotherapy (talk therapy) and pharmacotherapy (medication). Clinical practice guidelines have been established for the treatment of PTSD to help ascertain proper care is provided to those who are suffering.

Here you will find general treatment information including handling specific symptomology, as well as pages dealing with treatment implications for those who have experienced specific types of trauma.

The National Center has an extensive background on treating PTSD and related conditions in veterans and persons who have experienced trauma during war, such as combat exposure and military sexual trauma. We are concerned with treating PTSD and related conditions in survivors of natural disasters and terrorism.

We also provide some information on treating specific populations, such as refugees, those with severe mental illness, or those with minority status, which may involve some special considerations, as well as men versus women, and individuals involved in relationships