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Until more robust comparison research is completed, people who experience trauma must be their own best advocates. As a psychiatrist with experience in this field, I recommend the following...by Adam P. Stern, MD, Harvard Health Publishing
moreCognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen our emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These spontaneous negative thoughts also have a detrimental...by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
moreEMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is... by emdria, EMDR International Asociation
moreIn vivo exposure refers to the direct confrontation of feared objects, activities or situations by a person under the guidance of a therapist. For example, a woman with PTSD who fears the...by Matthew Tull, PhD
moreWorking with a cohort of young people with symptoms of PTSD and depression, researchers found that practicing transcendental meditation can help reduce or even reverse these symptoms...by Maria Cohut, Ph.D.
moreThought to be caused by a dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, PTSD affects the survivors of trauma. With growing evidence to suggest that yoga can aid in PTSD recovery, this...by The Minded Institute
moreRepeated intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions significantly reduce symptom severity in individuals with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the improvement is rapid and maintained for several...by Mount Sanai
morePsychedelics are known to produce profound, meaningful, transformative experiences when used in a safe and intentional manner. When delivered safely and professionally, psychedelic therapy...by Atman Retreat and by Imperial College Londonmore
There are numerous studies that show acupuncture can improve feelings of stress and anxiety, and physical symptoms related to traumatic events. A 2019 study on survivors of a large earthquake...by Morningside Acupuncture
moreIn a Phase 3 trial led by neurologist Jennifer Mitchell of the University of California, San Francisco, treatment with three doses of MDMA—accompanied by one-on-one therapy—over the course of...by Time Magazine
moreThe Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a San Jose, Calif.-based, nonprofit founded in 1986 to raise awareness and understanding of psychedelic substances, conducted...by Veterans of Foreign Wars
moreThe medications conditionally recommended for the treatment of PTSD are sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine and venlafaxine. Each patient varies in their response and ability to tolerate a...by American Psychological Association
moreGraded motor imagery (GMI) is a treatment method used in patients with chronic pain, including chronic LBP. Graded motor imagery has 3 stages: left/right discrimination or laterality...by Google -- National Library of Medicine and
American Psychological AssociationmoreThe stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a procedure in which an injection of a long-acting local anesthetic, using ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, is made in the right side of theneck around...by Sean Mulvaney MD --
YouTube VideomoreBrainsWay’s treatment offers an effective, safe and non-invasive treatment that uses Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™) to treat PTSD. The treatment performs magneticstimulation of...by Brains Way
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A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head. Violently shaking of the head and upper body also can cause... by MAYO CLINIC
Brain areas implicated in the stress response include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. Traumatic stress can be associated with lasting changes in these brain areas. Traumatic stress is associated with increased cortisol and norepinephrine responses to subsequent stressors. Antidepressants have effets on the hippocampus that counteract the effects of stress... by National Library of Medicine
The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), sometimes called the feed-and-breed or rest-and-digest system, is part of the autonomic nervous system, along with the sympathetic nervous system. Located between the brain and spinal cord, the PSNS is tasked with saving the body’s energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing the activity of the intestines and glands during periods of rest. ...by MHS DBT & Mental Health Services Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a greater risk of incident hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Inflammation, impaired baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) decreased parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and overactive sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity are suggested as contributing mechanisms...by Science Direct