Final review paper for Advanced PSY492

1. POST TRAUMTIC STRESS DISORDER Treatment Options for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Aliya Harrison PSY492 August 15, 2011

4. Advantages and Disadvantages of treatment options for post traumatic stress disorder.

5. Key notes relating to article.

7. Statistical findings of individuals who experience various treatment options, side effects, advantages, disadvantages.

8. Descriptive study results on each treatment option, and the overall affect they had on individuals suffering from PTSD.

9. Conclusive results on the research of treatment options of PTSD.

10. Conclusion: The articles I reviewed mainly discussed the significance of various treatment options that are recommended and given to individuals suffering from PTSD. Research shows that cognitive based therapy, group therapy, certain medications, and individual therapy, are all beneficial to people with PTSD, and some treatments are more suitable for certain people than others. Carefully diagnosing PTSD and the type of trauma the person has experienced is crucial in determining what type of treatment can be offered, and for how long it should be applied, depending on the severity of the individual’s case. With caring, support, and empathy, therapists, family and friends of people with PTSD can get the help they need in a safe and nurturing environment that will be conducive and tailored to their needs.