First Advisor
Shawn Johnston
Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and University Honors
Department
Psychology
Subjects
Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychic trauma
DOI
10.15760/honors.160
Abstract
PTSD is a recent disorder in the scope of psychology, only formally introduced to the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in the 1970s. Since then, recognition of the disorder and its sources has increased both in psychological awareness and public consciousness. PTSD can come from any severe traumatic event, and can take several forms, as well as imitate other disorders. Although many perceive it as an incurable mental illness, there are numerous evidence-based treatments available. In addition to proven cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies, experimental methods are testing new exposure techniques and new ways of reducing patient arousal. This thesis contains a comprehensive review of the major methods, common comorbidities, misdiagnoses, and best practices for the treatment of PTSD. It is intended for the provider, but the information within can provide PTSD sufferers, friends, and family with the knowledge they need to make an informed care decision.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15396
Recommended Citation
Ogburn, Zeke, "Best Practices for Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" (2015). University Honors Theses. Paper 128.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.160