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Despite the high prevalence of PTSD and the availability of relatively effective psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, a large number of patients who are in psychiatric care, are undiagnosed or do not receive proper care. This presentation will briefly review clinically relevant aspects of the neurobiology of trauma and PTSD and how to treat patients across different populations.
ADAA is proud to offer resources for mental health professionals. Find additional tools and information:
- Visit the ADAA website: adaa.org/professionals
- View upcoming professional webinars and events: adaa.org/calendar
- Subscribe to ADAA’s bi-weekly professional newsletter: adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/Insights_Subscribe_page
- Purchase ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders: ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm
- The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:28 What is PTSD?
10:31 Defining PTSD
13:14 Basics of PTSD Neurobiology
20:48 PTSD Treatment Options
38:00 Exposure Therapy and AR/VR
44:16 Trauma in Special Populations
1:08:16 Barriers to Treatment
1:18:31 Conclusion
Despite the high prevalence of PTSD and the availability of relatively effective psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, a large number of patients who are in psychiatric care, are undiagnosed or do not receive proper care. This presentation will briefly review clinically relevant aspects of the neurobiology of trauma and PTSD and how to treat patients across different populations.
ADAA is proud to offer resources for mental health professionals. Find additional tools and information:
- Visit the ADAA website: adaa.org/professionals
- View upcoming professional webinars and events: adaa.org/calendar
- Subscribe to ADAA’s bi-weekly professional newsletter: adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/Insights_Subscribe_page
- Purchase ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders: ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm
- The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:28 What is PTSD?
10:31 Defining PTSD
13:14 Basics of PTSD Neurobiology
20:48 PTSD Treatment Options
38:00 Exposure Therapy and AR/VR
44:16 Trauma in Special Populations
1:08:16 Barriers to Treatment
1:18:31 Conclusion
