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Post traumatic stress disorder

J Tiller1, M Kyrios, P Bennett

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Australian Family Physician
|October 1, 1996
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops after trauma, characterized by re-experiencing, avoidance, and arousal. Cognitive behavioral therapy in general practice can effectively treat PTSD symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • General Practice Medicine

Background:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events.
  • PTSD involves persistent re-experiencing of the trauma, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and heightened arousal.
  • The condition leads to significant distress and functional impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of general practitioners in identifying and treating PTSD.
  • To outline cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) as a primary therapeutic approach for PTSD within general practice.
  • To describe the therapeutic goals of CBT for PTSD.

Main Methods:

  • Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) is identified as a central therapeutic approach.

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  • CBT involves counteracting physiological responses to trauma.
  • Exposure therapy is used to help patients confront feared situations and stimuli.
  • Repeated brief consultations are employed over time to facilitate the therapeutic process.

    • Main Results:

    • General practitioners are well-positioned to identify PTSD.
    • Cognitive behavioral treatment can be effectively implemented in general practice settings.
    • Therapeutic interventions aim to re-associate trauma-related stimuli with safety, reducing fear and threat perception.

    Conclusions:

    • General practitioners play a crucial role in the early identification and management of PTSD.
    • Cognitive behavioral treatment, including exposure and relearning, is an effective strategy for PTSD.
    • Long-term, brief consultations can support the successful treatment of PTSD in primary care.