#24 Trauma III: Psychotherapy and Medication Treatments for PTSD

Hello listeners! We are so excited to share this episode with you. We get into the nitty gritty of treatment for PTSD in both psychotherapy and medications. **This information is for general knowledge and does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult your own healthcare provider for your care.**PsychotherapyTrauma-Focused CBTEMDRCPT, Prolonged Exposure, Narrative Exposure, Psychoanalytic  psychotherapy (very brief, this shall be its own episode!)Somatic TherapyMedicationsSSRIs: sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil)SNRIs: CymbaltaAlpha 1 antagonists: prazosinBeta-Blockers: propranolol2nd Generation Antipsychotics: risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel)Other antidepressants: trazodone, TCAs, MAOIs, zuranolone, lamotrigine, Topamax Interventional PsychiatryTMSVNSNeurofeedbackHallucinogens & Psychedelics KetaminePsilocybin, MDMALSD, ayahuascaMedications NOT RecommendedBenzodiazepinesHigh-dose stimulantsNovel ResearchHydrocortisone & neuroinflammationOpioids & pain controlPTSD Treatment Decision Aid by the VA: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/Have questions for us, or feedback about our podcast? Send us a message!