Evidence Based Practices for PTSD

- Explore physical, affective and cognitive evidence-based practices for PTSD Physical - Medications - Use of benzodiazepines following trauma was not beneficial, and may increase the risk of developing PTSD - Use of the beta-blocker propranolol have been conflicting but one RCT did show a significant decrease in the severity of PTSD symptoms and lower likelihood of developing subsequent PTSD   - SSRIs may be helpful for addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms related to PTSD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices