How to cope with traumatic stress - American Psychological …
2019年10月30日 · Learn about the common reactions and responses to trauma, such as intense or unpredictable feelings, changes to thoughts and behavior patterns, and stress-related physical symptoms. Find out how to cope with traumatic stress …
Trauma - American Psychological Association (APA)
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, or natural disaster. Learn how psychologists can help people cope with trauma, its effects on children and communities, and its news and resources.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Treatment of PTSD
2017年7月31日 · Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that targets thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to trauma. Learn how CBT works, what theories guide it, what techniques are used, and how it helped a war veteran in a case example.
A new diagnosis for childhood trauma?
2007年3月1日 · "While PTSD is a good definition for acute trauma in adults, it doesn't apply well to children, who are often traumatized in the context of relationships," says Boston University Medical Center psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, MD, one of the group's co-leaders.
Survivors of trauma struggle to move on from the loss of loved ones
2021年8月16日 · A study of survivors of a terrorist attack in Norway found that symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were linked to persistent sadness and inability to cope (complicated grief) years later. The findings suggest that early treatment of PTSD may help prevent or reduce complicated grief in trauma survivors.
The American Psychological Association (APA) provides recommendations on psychological and pharmacological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. The guideline suggests the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and narrative exposure therapy (NET) as conditional interventions, based on limited evidence.
This book explores the intersection of religion/spirituality and trauma, and how they affect people's coping and recovery. It provides theory, research, and clinical guidance for mental health professionals who work with trauma survivors.
Treatments for PTSD - American Psychological Association (APA)
Learn about the four strongly recommended and three conditionally recommended interventions for treating posttraumatic stress disorder, based on the evidence-based guidelines of the American Psychological Association. Find out the basic features, benefits and limitations of each intervention, and how to access training and consultation.
Women who experience trauma are twice as likely as men to …
2024年7月8日 · Women, for example, are typically exposed to more interpersonal and high-impact trauma, such as sexual assault, than men, and at a younger age. Sexual assault carries one of the highest risks for PTSD, according to research. In addition, trauma early in life often has a greater impact, particularly when it involves multiple traumatic events.
Stress in America 2023: A nation recovering from collective trauma
The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that Americans are experiencing the psychological impacts of a collective trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises. The survey reveals high rates of chronic illnesses, mental health diagnoses, stress, and lack of support among adults in the U.S.