Which of the following is the most effective treatment modality for post-traumatic stress disorder
The treatment for PTSD consists of the following measures: 1. Prevention: Anticipation of disasters in the high-risk areas, with the training of personnel in disaster management. 2. Disaster management: Here the speed of providing practical help is of paramount impoance. 3. Suppoive psychotherapy. 4. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). 5. Drug treatment: Antidepressants and benzodiazepines (in low doses for sho periods) are useful in the treatment of anxiety and/or depression are impoant components of the clinical picture. Ref: A Sho Textbook of Psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th Edition, pg. no.112
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Hypnosis
Rational and emotive therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Anxiety disorders stress disorders and grief