PTSD Treatment
Pharmacotherapy for PTSD carries risks of adverse effects and dependence. Trauma-focused cognitive therapy is considered more effective than other psychotherapies for PTSD but can trigger traumatic memories and cause re-traumatisation. The…
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Pharmacotherapy for PTSD carries risks of adverse effects and dependence. Trauma-focused cognitive therapy is considered more effective than other psychotherapies for PTSD but can trigger traumatic memories and cause re-traumatisation. The limitations of current standard PTSD treatments motivate the search for complementary interventions that are both effective and avoid these drawbacks.