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National Center for PTSD

Treatment

Seeking Help for PTSD

A general overview of the nature of PTSD and the resources available to individuals suffering from PTSD

Treatment of PTSD

This fact sheet provides an in-depth overview of treatment options for those with PTSD.

Coping with PTSD and Recommended Lifestyle Changes for PTSD Patients

Provides information for PTSD survivors on positive techniques for dealing with PTSD

How Is PTSD Measured

Provides brief information about how PTSD is assessed

PTSD and Telemental Health

Describes how clinicians use various technologies to deliver mental health care to patients who are miles away--discusses technology, clinical considerations, and specifically how telemental health applies to patients with PTSD

Related Web Links

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for PTSD

This Web site contains the Post -Traumatic Stress Guideline developed by and written for clinicians by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). The guideline consists of 4 modules addressing management of Acute Post-Trauma Stress in the early days after exposure to trauma in civilian (ASR) and in combat or ongoing military operation (COSR). Each module include criteria useful to identify persons with stress reaction who have a greater probability of developing PTSD and who therefore would benefit from early brief intervention. The management of ASD and PTSD in primary care and mental health specialty includes recommendations for pharmacology and psychotherapy interventions.

VA Virtual Innovation Partnership (VIP)

This Web site is for VA health care providers of PTSD services, providing information on treatments, screening tools, and facility resources. The goal of this site is to connect health care systems with trainers, who are able to provide in-depth training in these high quality, innovative screening devices, treatments, and outcome assessments for PTSD and related problems.