PTSD
Friday's Progress Notes - August 5, 2004
Mental Health Information - Vol. 8 Issue 8
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CONTENTS
1. Diagnosis and treatment of PTSD
2. Acute stress disorder
3. Stress and your health
4. PTSD and sleep
5. Disaster mental health services
6. Recalling childhood trauma
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Dear Colleagues,
PTSD is a common disorder that not only affects combat veterans but is prevalent in the civilian population as well. Traumatic events often associated with PTSD include combat exposure, violent crime, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, disaster, medical illness, and automobile accidents. Today's newsletter provides resources that address diagnosis and treatment issues.
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Jack
John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Diagnosis and Management of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
One study indicates that 11.8 percent of patients presenting
to a primary care clinic met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031215/2401.html
2. NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
Acute Stress Disorder
The guideline addresses management of acute post-trauma stress
after exposure to trauma in civilian and military personnel.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/acutestress.html
3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Stress and Your Health
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a debilitating condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/stressfaq.html
4. NATIONAL CENTER FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sleep problems, such as difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently, and having distressing dreams or nightmares, are common to those with PTSD.
5. NATIONAL CENTER FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Disaster Mental Health Services
This guidebook is an introduction to the field of disaster mental health for clinicians and administrators.
6. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TRAMUATIC STRESS STUDIES
Childhood Trauma Remembered
This report is an overall summary of the major issues involved in the recall of childhood trauma.
http://www.istss.org
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