21. PTSD The posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Alliance is a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational http://www.ptsdalliance.org/home2.html

How can we help you? Have you been diagnosed or do you think you have PTSD? Does a family member or friend have PTSD? Do you work with PTSD patients or those at risk? Are you a member of the media? Treating ASD and PTSD in the Nation's Capital: A Practical Forum for Frontline Professional, June 15, 2004 Register Online Who we are. The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance is a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources to individuals diagnosed with PTSD and their loved ones; those at risk for developing PTSD; and medical, healthcare and other frontline professionals. What is PTSD? about PTSD Alliance Members Alliance Members This site contains general health information offered as a public service for educational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice, counseling or treatment. If you suspect that you or someone you care about has PTSD, it is important to talk with a qualified mental healthcare, medical or other healthcare professional for additional guidance or consultation regarding the proper diagnosis and treatment of PTSD. Click here

22. AboutOurKids.org | About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) About posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D. and Anita Gurian, Ph.D. http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/about_ptsd.html

Board of Directors Director's Corner Education Advisory Council Virtual Trophy Case ... Frequently Asked Questions E-Mail to a Friend Printer Friendly About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D. and Anita Gurian, Ph.D. Introduction How is it treated? Real Life Stories Definition of a trauma ... Why does it happen? Introduction A child with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder develops symptoms such as intense fear, disorganized and agitated behavior, emotional numbness, anxiety or depression, after being directly exposed to or witnessing an extreme traumatic situation involving threatened death or serious injury, or hearing about such an event involving a family member. Victims of repeated abuse or children who live in violent environments or war zones may experience PTSD. Treatment includes community and family support and psychotherapy. Back to top. Real Life Stories During Hurricane Andrew which destroyed 75,000 homes in Florida, 9-year-old Stevie was at school. When he got home he found that the roofs of most of the houses on his street, including his own, had been blown off. He could not find his parents and his sister, who had been removed to a shelter. He desperately searched the neighborhood and after several hours was found by the police, who reunited him with his family. The family stayed in the shelter for two weeks until they were relocated, and Stevie refused to eat or speak for several days. Two months later Stevie was still afraid to sleep alone at night, was not concentrating in school, and was irritable whenever there was a rain storm.

23. Medical Library: Let's Talk Facts About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Let s Talk Facts About posttraumatic stress disorder. The Facts. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been called shell shock or battle fatigue syndrome. http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZS560CT7C&sub_cat=4

24. Medical Library: JAMA Patient Page posttraumatic stress disorder. After people lives afterward. They may have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZNU981KPC&sub_cat=4

25. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Ptsd Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment Options MedicineNet Home Diseases Conditions AZ List Depression Home posttraumatic stress disorder. What is the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? http://www.medicinenet.com/Posttraumatic_Stress_Disorder/article.htm

MedicineNet Home Depression Home > Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Medical Author: Peter J. Panzarino, Jr. M.D. F.A.P.A. Medical Editor: Leslie J. Schoenfield, MD, PhD What is the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Why discuss PTSD now? What is the scope of PTSD? ... Posttraumatic Stress Disorder at a Glance What is the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD, as such, has been a part of organized psychiatry for only the past twenty years. The concept of PTSD, however, has been well known for over a hundred years under a variety of different names. Certainly, Freud thought that traumatic events in childhood had an effect on an individual's subsequent emotional development. Actually, however, it was his contemporary, Pierre Janet, who wrote most brilliantly and eloquently on traumatic stress. In fact, he was really the first person to describe the full syndrome (group of symptoms) of posttraumatic stress disorder. During World War I, PTSD was called shell shock, and during WW II, it was referred to as combat fatigue. After the Vietnam War, it was often mistakenly called the Post Vietnam Syndrome. Indeed, the understanding and effective treatment of PTSD were actually described in the psychiatric literature well before the Vietnam War. A psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Eric Lindemann at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, was the first to report on the systematic management of PTSD. He did this work after the Coconut Grove fire and tragedy in the 1940's.

26. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - MentalHealthChannel posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people who experience violent crime, disaster, or combat, causing anxiety and depression. http://www.mentalhealthchannel.net/ptsd/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Overview Types Causes Risk Factors ... Treatment CONDITIONS Alcohol Abuse Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Bipolar Disorder Depression Eating Disorders General Anxiety Disorder Narcotic Abuse Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Phobias Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Schizophrenia RESOURCES Clinical Trials Depression Quiz Links Videos ... What Is a Psychotherapist? What Is a Clinical Social Worker? ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonial Bibliography Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that a person may develop after experiencing or witnessing an extreme, overwhelming traumatic event during which they felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror. The dominant features of posttraumatic stress disorder are emotional numbing (i.e., emotional nonresponsiveness), hyperarousal (e.g., irritability, on constant alert for danger), and reexperiencing of the trauma (e.g., flashbacks, intrusive emotions). Posttraumatic stress disorder is also referred to as shell shock or battle fatigue (when describing the disorder in combat veterans) and as postrape syndrome.

27. Expert Consensus Guidelines Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Expert Consensus Guidelines. Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. The Expert Consensus Guideline Series Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. http://www.psychguides.com/gl-treatment_of_PTSD.html

28. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder crash. Could she be experiencing an emotional reaction known as posttraumatic stress disorder? What Is posttraumatic stress disorder? Posttraumatic http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/ptsd.html

KidsHealth Parents Your 17-year-old daughter was recently involved in an automobile accident in which her best friend was killed instantly. Although your daughter was not seriously injured, over the past month, you have noticed that she has become increasingly withdrawn and anxious. She often expresses fear about driving and has recurrent nightmares about the night of the car accident. Although you suspect that your daughter is feeling distressed, you aren't sure how to intervene. How do you know if your child is depressed or experiencing a more serious problem? What can you do to help her feel like herself again? It's important to recognize that she may be experiencing an emotional reaction to the accident, and to understand that people who experience a traumatic event can be affected by an anxiety disorder called posttraumatic stress disorder. What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional condition that often occurs after direct or indirect exposure to a terrifying event in which physical harm was threatened, witnessed, or actually experienced. Traumatic events that can cause PTSD include violent assaults such as rape, physical or sexual abuse , school or neighborhood shootings, natural or manmade disasters, or car accidents. People who have been involved in military combat can also experience PTSD; this form of PTSD is sometimes called "shell shock." Mental health professionals also now recognize that the diagnosis of a life-threatening medical illness can also trigger PTSD in some individuals.

29. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder one that s especially frightening in a lifeor-death kind of way - people have a strong and lingering reaction known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/ptsd.html

KidsHealth Teens Your Mind Mental Health A couple of months ago, someone at school smuggled a gun into the cafeteria. In the middle of lunch, he pulled it out and threatened a guy he'd been having trouble with for a while. You were only a few feet away from the confrontation, frozen in your seat, and for a few terrifying minutes it looked like the guy was going to start shooting. Luckily, the police arrived in time and nobody was hurt. But lately you've noticed that you feel annoyed and on edge a lot. Sudden noises send your heart racing, and you've stopped going to the cafeteria for lunch with your friends. The worst part is that you keep reliving those chilling moments in your mind, even when you're trying to concentrate on something else. In fact, you find it tough to concentrate at all these days, and stuff you used to love - like going to the movies, surfing the Web, or hanging out with friends - just doesn't seem like much fun. What's going on? Why do you feel so weird? You might not connect what you're going through with the almost-shooting, but there's a chance that witnessing that frightening encounter triggered the reactions you're having. Sometimes after experiencing a traumatic event - one that's especially frightening in a life-or-death kind of way - people have a strong and lingering reaction known as posttraumatic stress disorder. What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?

30. Postgraduate Medicine: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder posttraumatic stress disorder. Such unprecedented violence can have severe psychological repercussions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2001/11_01/khouzam.htm

Posttraumatic stress disorder Safe, effective management in the primary care setting Hani Raoul Khouzam, MD, MPH; Nancy J. Donnelly, MS, ARNP VOL 110 / NO 5 / NOVEMBER 2001 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To define posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and describe its causes, key symptoms, and diagnostic criteria To identify the symptom clusters in PTSD that may respond to pharmacologic intervention To discuss the benefits and side effects of the pharmacologic agents used in PTSD treatment The authors disclose no financial interest in this article. Preview : The terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11 had far-reaching effects as onlookers witnessed the violent death, threatened death, or serious injury of thousands. Such unprecedented violence can have severe psychological repercussions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This article describes this complicated condition and focuses on a symptom-based, often multisystem approach to treatment of PTSD in the primary care setting. Khouzam HR, Donnelly NJ. Posttraumatic stress disorder: safe, effective management in the primary care setting. Postgrad Med 2001:110(5):60-78

31. PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder): Trauma; Treatment; Symptoms; Coping Strate A description of the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), common treatments, and selfhelp coping strategies. http://www.guidetopsychology.com/ptsd.htm

and PTSD Page Contents: Introduction / Trauma Symptoms Coping Strategies Maladaptive Coping Strategies ... Terrorism and Trauma Traumatic Events I stress A traumatic event, whether a natural disaster such as an earthquake, flood, or fire, or an accident such as a car or airplane crash, can happen to anyone. Without a way of adapting, however, a person may find that symptoms develop to the point that they become unmanageable. The information contained in this page will help you understand what is happening to you and will also help you in deciding if you should seek outside assistance for your distress. Trauma T he oppressive psychological weight of trauma can result from a surprisingly diverse range of experiences, some of which you might never before have stopped to consider: Accidents Childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse Criminal assault Combat, as it affects military personnel and civilians Domestic violence and emotional abuse Hostage-taking situations Motor vehicle crashes Surgical medical procedures involving loss (e.g., amputation), death (e.g., abortion), or near death

32. Bmj.com Collected Resources : Posttraumatic Stress Disorder posttraumatic stress disorder. 1 Citation displayed. Collected Resources Home. Show posttraumatic stress disorder collections from other journals. http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/collection/posttraumatic_stress_disorder

Home Help Search/Archive Feedback Collected Resources Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 1 Citation displayed. Most recent content (28 Jul 2001): News roundup Moderate use of painkillers presents no harm to kidneys Deborah Josefson BMJ 2001;323:184 , doi:10.1136/bmj.323.7306.184/d [Abridged text] [Abridged PDF] [Full text] Sign up for Customised @lerts Collected Resources Home Show Posttraumatic Stress Disorder collections from other journals. Related collections: Psychiatry Adjustment disorders Anxiety disorders (including OCD and PTSD) Delirium, amnestic, cognitive disorders ... BMJ Bookshop Journals Evidence-Based Mental Health [Link] Cochrane reviews Home Help ... Feedback Collected Resources

33. Psychiatric Times © Psychiatric Times. All rights reserved. posttraumatic stress disorder and Memory. by Bessel van der Kolk, MD. Psychiatric Times March 1997 Vol. XIV Issue 3 http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p970354.html

34. Psychiatric Times All rights reserved. Psychological Debriefing Does Not Prevent posttraumatic stress disorder. by Richard J. McNally, Ph.D. Psychiatric Times April 2004 Vol. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p040471.html

35. EMedicine - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : Article By T Allen Gore, MD, MBA, CM posttraumatic stress disorder posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a pathological anxiety that usually occurs after an individual experiences or witnesses http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1900.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Psychiatry Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Last Updated: April 12, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome, posttraumatic stress syndrome, stress syndrome, stress disorder, anxiety disorder, anxiety, suicide, impulsive behavior, impulse control, violence, violent assault, sexual assault, combat disorder, shell shock, rape, traumatic memory, trauma witness, trauma exposure, traumatic reaction, depression, depressive disorders, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, alcoholism AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: T Allen Gore, MD, MBA, CMCM, FAPA , Director Inpatient Unit, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Howard University Hospital, Howard University School of Medicine Coauthor(s): Georgianna Richards, MD

36. EMedicine - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Children : Article By Roy Lubit, MD posttraumatic stress disorder in Children Severe emotional trauma has widespread effects on children. posttraumatic stress disorder in Children. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic3026.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children Last Updated: February 18, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, posttraumatic stress syndrome, trauma, tramatic event AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Roy Lubit, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Saint Vincent’s Hospital of Manhattan Editor(s): Angelo P Giardino, MD, PhD , Vice-President of Clinical Affairs, St Christopher's Hospital for Children; Mary L Windle, PharmD , Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Caroly Pataki, MD , Associate Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, UCLA; Carrie Sylvester, MD, MPH

37. HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Posttraumatic Stress Disorder posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder caused by exposure to an overwhelming, traumatic event, in which the person later repeatedly reexperiences http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/psd/main.htm

Additional Information General Description New Jersey Resources Recommended Web Sites Patient Education ... PubMED Search Posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder caused by exposure to an overwhelming, traumatic event, in which the person later repeatedly reexperiences the event. Experiences that threaten death or serious injury can affect people long after the experience is over. Intense fear, helplessness, or horror can haunt a person. The traumatic situation is repeatedly reexperienced, usually in nightmares or flashbacks. The person persistently avoids things that are reminders of the trauma. Sometimes symptoms don't begin until many months or even years after the traumatic event took place. The person has a numbing of general responsiveness and symptoms of increased arousal (such as difficulty falling asleep or being easily startled). Symptoms of depression are common. Posttraumatic stress disorder affects at least 1 percent of people sometime during their life. People at high risk, such as combat veterans and victims of rape or other violent acts, have a higher incidence. Chronic posttraumatic stress disorder doesn't disappear but often becomes less intense over time even without treatment. Nevertheless, some people remain severely handicapped by the disorder indefinitely.

38. Psych Central: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SYMPTOMS. PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event. http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx32.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) SYMPTOMS Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event. Often, people with PTSD have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of their ordeal and feel emotionally numb, especially with people they were once close to. PTSD, once referred to as shell shock or battle fatigue, was first brought to public attention by war veterans, but it can result from any number of traumatic incidents. These include kidnapping, serious accidents such as car or train wrecks, natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes, violent attacks such as a mugging, rape, or torture, or being held captive. The event that triggers it may be something that threatened the person's life or the life of someone close to him or her. Or it could be something witnessed, such as mass destruction after a plane crash. Whatever the source of the problem, some people with PTSD repeatedly relive the trauma in the form of nightmares and disturbing recollections during the day. They may also experience sleep problems, depression, feeling detached or numb, or being easily startled. They may lose interest in things they used to enjoy and have trouble feeling affectionate. They may feel irritable, more aggressive than before, or even violent. Seeing things that remind them of the incident may be very distressing, which could lead them to avoid certain places or situations that bring back those memories. Anniversaries of the event are often very difficult.

39. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) 1. AACAP Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder This is a summary of the practice parameters presented at the http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_2_42.html

At Health, Inc. Sponsored Links From our sponsors: Practitioner Friday's Progress Notes advertisement Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Friday's Progress Notes - December 11, 1998 Mental Health Information - Vol. 2 Issue 42 Provided by At Health, Inc. - http://www.athealth.com Join our leading online community of mental health professionals by subscribing to Friday's Progress Notes! It's free! CONTENTS Assessment of children and adolescents with PTSD Evaluation guidelines for children at risk. Trauma recovery fact sheet. Applying spiritual values in managing traumatic stress. ... Assistance for military casualty survivors. SPONSOR'S INFORMATION Colleagues, According to the National Center for PTSD, "[a]t least 50% of all adults and children are exposed to a psychologically traumatic event . . . and [a]s many as 67% of trauma survivors experience lasting psychosocial impairment, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); panic, phobic, or generalized anxiety disorders; depression; or substance abuse." Please feel free to forward this information to professional colleagues

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