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Medications - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learn which medications are most effective for treating PTSD and which medications are not recommended.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/aboutface.asp
AboutFace - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
On AboutFace, watch videos of Veterans, family members and clinicians who share their experiences with PTSD and PTSD treatment.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/child/index.asp
Child Measures of Trauma and PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Child and adolescent trauma and PTSD measures are listed here. For each measure, a brief description, sample items, versions, and references are provided.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/disaster_events/for_providers/traumatic_stress_basics.asp
Working with Those Affected by Disaster Events: Traumatic Stress Basics - PTSD: National Center for...
Information regarding traumatic stress, for the people who are working with trauma survivors. Includes tips on self-care.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/disaster_events/for_everyone/index.asp
Disaster Event Resources: For Everyone - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Access trusted information and resources on disaster and mass violence from the National Center for PTSD. Learn about coping strategies, supporting survivors,...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/depression_trauma.asp
Depression, Trauma, and PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Explains how depression and PTSD are related. Describes treatment and ways to cope.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/index.asp
Get Help - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Topics in this section include: how to get help in a crisis, how to find a therapist, self-help and coping information, and specific help for Veterans.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/sleep_problems.asp
Sleep Problems and PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Read about how trouble sleeping and nightmares are two symptoms of PTSD.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/te-measures/index.asp
Trauma and Stressor Exposure Measures - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
These tools measure the type and severity of a traumatic experience. For each measure, a brief description, sample items, versions, references, and information...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/index.asp
Treatment Essentials - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Articles discuss trauma-focused psychotherapy treatment for PTSD, as well as medication and emerging and alternative treatments.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/care/toolkits/police/
Police Officer Toolkit - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
This Toolkit is designed to assist police officers, or those who train police officers, to more effectively interact with Veterans who have posttraumatic...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/ncptsd-instrument-request-form.asp
Assessment Request Form - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Form to request PTSD and trauma exposure instruments developed by the National Center for PTSD.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/related_list_grief.asp
Grief - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learn about grief and strategies to manage self-care after a loss.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/list_measures.asp
List of All Measures - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
A full list of all trauma and PTSD measures authored by the National Center for PTSD and other organizations.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/courses.asp
Online Courses - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
These online self-help programs and courses teach skills and offer tools to help you and your family cope with PTSD and related problems.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
PTSD: National Center for PTSD Home
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster. PTSD treatment can help....
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/how_help.asp
How Can I Help? - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
This list page includes articles about how you can help a loved one with PTSD, offer support during specific PTSD therapies, , find care for a Veteran, or help...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/selfhelp_coping.asp
Self-Help and Coping - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Find out what to expect after a trauma and about self-help tools that can help you manage stress reactions.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/site_map.asp
Site Map - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The site map lists the major sections of the website and links to high level pages.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/help_for_veterans.asp
Help for Veterans - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Veterans have unique needs—and unique options—when it comes to care for PTSD and other mental health conditions. These resources will help you find treatment...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/substance_misuse.asp
Substance Use and PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Problems with substances-drug or alcohol use-often go hand in hand with PTSD. Learn about how you can get treatment for PTSD and substance use at the same time.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/work/mission.asp
Mission and Overview - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learn about the Mission and Vision of the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD).
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/careers.asp
Careers - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Information on how to locate open positions at the National Center for PTSD, including fellowships and internships.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/talk_therapy.asp
Talk Therapy - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learn about the most effective talk therapies (psychotherapies) for PTSD.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/suicide_ptsd.asp
Suicide and PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Trauma, PTSD, and suicide are related. Learning about these relationships may help you understand more about suicide and what to do if you or someone you know...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/work/ed_initiatives.asp
Education Initiatives - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The ultimate objective of the National Center for PTSD's educational efforts is to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of PTSD care for both Veterans...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/spanish/list_get_help_sp.asp
Obtenga Ayuda - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Información sobre cómo obtener ayuda, incluyendo la búsqueda de un terapeuta, obtener ayuda en una crisis, autoayuda y ayuda específica para Veteranos.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/types/violence_abuse.asp
Violence and Abuse - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
This section provides information about the effects of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/behavioral/index.asp
Behavioral Science Division and Staff - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The Behavioral Science Division in Boston, MA, conducts research on adjustment after military deployment, assessment methods, genomic and neuroscience...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/specific/index.asp
Specific Populations - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Reviews the research on women’s experiences of trauma, PTSD, and effective treatments, with a focus on relevant similarities and differences found between...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/index.asp
Mobile Apps - Redirect to new page - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Redirect to new Mobile Apps page.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/chronic_pain.asp
Chronic Pain and PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
When you have chronic pain it can affect your daily life and emotional health. Learn how chronic pain and PTSD can be related, often making the symptoms of...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/anger.asp
Anger and Trauma - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Describes the relationship between trauma and anger and provides treatment strategies for the three manifestations of anger.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learn about EMDR, one of the most effective talk therapies for PTSD.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/index.asp
Types of Trauma - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Find articles relating to war and military, disaster and terrorism, sexual trauma, and other traumatic experiences that describe common traumas, their...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-int/index.asp
Adult Interviews - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
For each measure, a brief description, sample items, versions, references, and information on how to obtain the measure are provided.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/deployment/index.asp
Deployment Risk and Resilience Inventory-2 (DRRI-2) - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The Deployment Risk and Resiliency Inventory-2 (DRRI-2) is a suite of scales assessing 17 key deployment-related risk and resilience factors with demonstrated...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_therapist.asp
Find a Provider - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Tips on how to find a provider, therapist, counselor or mental health care professional who can help your recovery.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp
PTSD: National Center for PTSD Home
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster. PTSD treatment can help....
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/more_problems.asp
More Related Problems - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learn about reactions to trauma such as acute stress disorder and self-harm, as well as social issues involving trauma and work, community, and the criminal...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/crisis_help.asp
Get Help in Crisis - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The National Center for PTSD points to emergency and crisis resources to help you locate VA and other mental health services in your area.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/spanish/index.asp
Comprendiendo el Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Información para ayudarlo a comprender cómo los traumas o los eventos potencialmente mortales y el TEPT afectan a las personas y a las familias.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/getsupport.asp
How Do I Get Support? - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Learning about PTSD helps you to understand what your loved one is experiencing. But, you need to take care of yourself too. Here are some resources that can...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/evaluation/index.asp
Evaluation Division and Staff - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The National Center's Evaluation Division located in West Haven, CT conducts evaluation on VA's PTSD clinical programs.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/work/operational.asp
Operational Priorities - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The field of trauma and PTSD has continued to expand in both the clinical and public health sectors.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ptsdpubs/search_ptsdpubs.asp
Search the Article Database (PTSDpubs) - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Provides general information about the PTSDpubs article database.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/continuing_ed/index.asp
Continuing Education - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Featured courses and trainings in the Continuing Education section.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/isitptsd/have_ptsd.asp
Do I Have PTSD? - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
There are steps you can take to know for sure if you have PTSD. Learn about a self-screen you can take and why getting help for PTSD is important.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/isitptsd/common_reactions.asp
Common Reactions After Trauma - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Most people have stress reactions after trauma that go away over time. Learn about common reactions and when to get help.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/video/index.asp
Videos - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Watch our educational whiteboard videos for the Public and Veterans, including short animated videos that use hand-drawn images to help you learn about PTSD...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/cpg_ptsd_management.asp
VA/DoD 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of PTSD - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The updated (2023) VA/DoD CPG includes objective, evidence-based information on the management of PTSD and related conditions, including diagnosis, treatment,...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/cooccurring/index.asp
Co-Occurring Conditions - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
More often than not, PTSD co-occurs with other issues such as depression, substance abuse, anger and grief. This section provides information to help with...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/types/disaster_terrorism.asp
Disaster Events - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Disasters can be natural or caused by humans. This page includes a link to find resources for survivors and the public on types of disasters, how mental health...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/disaster_events/for_providers/index.asp
Disaster Event Resources: For Providers and Responders - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Discover evidence-based treatments for PTSD caused by disaster events. Explore resources, guidelines, and tools for professionals to support recovery from...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/publications/print/index.asp
Print Materials - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
PTSD Materials for Printing such as brochures, pocket cards and posters.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/disaster_events/index.asp
Disaster Events - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Disasters have broad impacts, whether natural or human-caused events, acts of mass violence, or public health crises, such as disease outbreaks, chemical...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/neurosciences/index.asp
Clinical Neurosciences Division and Staff - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The Clinical Neurosciences Division is located in West Haven, CT. and specializes in research focused on the physical basis of how the brain receives and...
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_veterans.asp
How Common is PTSD in Veterans? - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Veterans are slightly more likely to have PTSD than civilians. Learn how common PTSD is among Veterans of different service eras.
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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/consult/index.asp
PTSD Consultation Program - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
The PTSD Consultation Program supports VA providers and providers outside of the VA who are treating Veterans with PTSD.
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