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Trauma III: Psychotherapy and Medication Treatments for PTSD

Trauma III: Psychotherapy and Medication Treatments for PTSD

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Hello listeners! We are so excited to share this episode with you. We get into the nitty gritty of treatment for PTSD in both psychotherapy and medications.

**This information is for general knowledge and does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult your own healthcare provider for your care.**


Psychotherapy

  • Trauma-Focused CBT
  • EMDR
  • CPT, Prolonged Exposure, Narrative Exposure, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy (very brief, this shall be its own episode!)
  • Somatic Therapy


Medications

  • SSRIs: sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil)
  • SNRIs: Cymbalta
  • Alpha 1 antagonists: prazosin
  • Beta-Blockers: propranolol
  • 2nd Generation Antipsychotics: risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel)
  • Other antidepressants: trazodone, TCAs, MAOIs, zuranolone, lamotrigine, Topamax


Interventional Psychiatry

  • TMS
  • VNS
  • Neurofeedback


Hallucinogens & Psychedelics

  • Ketamine
  • Psilocybin, MDMA
  • LSD, ayahuasca


Medications NOT Recommended

  • Benzodiazepines
  • High-dose stimulants


Novel Research

  • Hydrocortisone & neuroinflammation
  • Opioids & pain control


PTSD Treatment Decision Aid by the VA: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/


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