Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — by either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
PTSD affects 3.5% of the U.S. adult population, approximately 7.7 million Americans and 37% of PTSD cases are classified as severe.
PTSD symptoms are generally grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, or changes in emotional reactions.
MPS PLLC clinicians specialize in the psychotherapy treatment of PTSD. Post-traumatic stress is treated and managed in several ways, including but not limited to:
- Psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral, cognitive-processing, mindfulness, and relaxation therapies
- Self-management strategies, including psychoeducation and self-soothing strategies
See more at: http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder#sthash.O4gb6hTe.dpuf and mayoclinic.org/post-traumatic-stress-disorder