Treatment and prevention strategy of posttraumatic stress disorder

Modern approaches to the treatment and prevention of PTSD encompass a variety of psychological and pharmacological techniques, which can be divided into three groups. Clinical studies indicate that pharmacological treatment is most effective when initiated shortly after exposure to a traumatic event. However, it is worth noting that research in this field is still limited due to strict and complex ethical regulations. Find out more in the article!

Learning objectives

• Psychological to pharmacological interventions overview
• Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention methods description
• Psychoeducation types list
• Groups of medications that are currently used for treatment
• Clinical guidelines recommendations