PTSD Information

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Some people have heard the term, but still wonder, "What is PTSD?" This page of the eMedTV website explains post-traumatic stress disorder and answers questions about the condition pertaining to its prevalence, symptoms, and available treatments.

While PTSD may be temporary, complex PTSD is the result of long-term trauma and may continue for years. This eMedTV article describes the condition in more detail and lists symptoms and complications associated with the condition.

When someone has PTSD, symptoms can be as minor as having trouble falling asleep or as severe as drug abuse. This eMedTV resource describes these and other symptoms in detail, offers tips on how to handle them, and explains treatment options.

This segment from the eMedTV Web site describes various forms of PTSD treatment, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and group therapy. It also discusses the use of certain medications, like Prozac and Zoloft.

PTSD in children can be caused by anything from natural disasters to sexual abuse. This portion of the eMedTV library further explores the disorder in children and adolescents, and discusses symptoms and treatment options that are available.

Research on PTSD indicates that people with previous traumatic experiences are more likely to develop it. This eMedTV segment discusses other points of interest in research studies pertaining to brain anatomy and how hormones relate to PTSD.