Post-traumatic stress disorder and psychological debriefing: a controversial topic

The last decades have demonstrated the value of early interventions after a traumatic event. The purpose of these interventions is to prevent the development of psychological consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychological debriefing is clearly the most popular intervention. Howev...

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Published inRevue médicale de Liège Vol. 67; no. 1; p. 11
Main Authors Debabèche, C, Ansseau, M, Pitchot, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Belgium 01.01.2012
Subjects
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Crisis Intervention - methods
Disclosure
Dissent and Disputes
Humans
Life Change Events
Psychotherapy - methods
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - prevention & control
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - therapy
Stress, Psychological - psychology
Stress, Psychological - rehabilitation
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ISSN0370-629X

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Summary:The last decades have demonstrated the value of early interventions after a traumatic event. The purpose of these interventions is to prevent the development of psychological consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychological debriefing is clearly the most popular intervention. However, in the literature, it is subject to a real controversy. The objective of the present paper is to define the interest of psychological debriefing, but also alternative therapeutical strategies for people exposed to traumatic events.
ISSN:0370-629X