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January 1, 2017
Sleep difficulties, including problems such as falling and staying asleep and recurring disturbing dreams, are some of the most frequently reported symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although efficacious treatments for PTSD, such as prolonge ...
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January 1, 2016
Sleep disturbances frequently occur concurrently with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and often persist even after successful treatment of PTSD symptoms. This chapter describes the successful treatment of symptoms related to post-traumati ...
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January 1, 2015
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment designed specifically to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid symptoms. This chapter will first review the theoretical underpinnings of the intervent ...
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January 1, 2014
Currently, under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is classified within the new category of trauma and stressor-related disorders. PTSD frequently presents with fear and anxiety and most ...
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November 21, 2012
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) has been recognized by the Institute of Medicine (2007) as one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. This chapter provides a brief overview of the CPT session content, the underlying mechanisms of the therapy, a revi ...
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January 1, 2007
This chapter summarizes criteria necessary for the diagnosis of acute stress disorder, as well as acute and chronic PTSD, early interventions that may prevent the development of chronic PTSD, and psychological as well as pharmacological interventions shown ...
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