Basic approaches to the diagnosis and therapy of post-traumatic stress disorder

   Based on a review of domestic and foreign literature, the article highlights the main approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The importance of rapid detection and timely provision of medical care for this disease is shown. The definition of PTSD is for...

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Published inObozrenie psikhiatrii i medit︠s︡inskoĭ psikhologii imeni V.M. Bekhtereva Vol. 56; no. 4; pp. 107 - 111
Main Authors Vasileva, A. V., Karavaeva, T. A., Lukoshkina, E. P., Radionov, D. S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Russian
Published Federal State Budget Scientific Institution National Medical Research Center for Psychiatry and Neurology n.a. V.M. Bekhterev Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation 18.12.2022
Subjects
flashbacks
intrusions
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
psychotherapy
stress
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Summary:   Based on a review of domestic and foreign literature, the article highlights the main approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The importance of rapid detection and timely provision of medical care for this disease is shown. The definition of PTSD is formulated, the etiological factors are described, the place in modern classifications, clinical features, the main groups of characteristic symptoms. The role of a medical psychologist in a multiprofessional team providing assistance to patients with PTSD is shown. Comprehensive treatment of PTSD should include psychopharmacotherapy, the first line of which are SSRIs, and psychotherapy methods that have scientifically proven effectiveness in relation to this nosology.
ISSN:2313-7053
2713-055X
DOI:10.31363/2313-7053-2022-4-107-111