Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and compiled helpful research notes below.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
nimh.nih.gov - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Post-Traumatic Stress Information Center ncptsd.va.gov - Post-Traumatic Stress Information Center
- Mayo Clinic: PTSD mayoclinic.com - PTSD
- eMedicine: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder emedicine.com - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- MedicineNet: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder medicinenet.com - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Research Notes on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder which can occur after exposure to an extremely traumatic event.1 The event can happen to the individual, or they may witness it happen to someone else.2 At first, the person responds with acute fear, horror, or helplessness. Later on, the individual develops a response to the event that is characterized by continuously re-experiencing the event. This manifests as avoidance, numbness, and hyperarousal. The result is functional impairment, and significant distress.3
Fast Facts:
- Primary symptoms include: flashbacks, depression, having problems sleeping and jumpiness.4
- Once referred to as 'shell shock' or 'battle fatigue,' due to war veterans experiencing this condition.5
- With proper treatment including medication and psychotherapy, most people recover fully, although recovery time varies.5
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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- UpToDate: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- MedlinePlus: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Internet Mental Health: PTSD
- Mental Health America: PTSD
- FamilyDoctor: PTSD
- Wikipedia: PTSD
What Are The Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- eMedicineHealth: PTSD Symptoms
- Psych Central: PTSD Symptoms
- eHow: How to Recognize PTSD Warning Signs
- FamilyDoctor: Symptoms of PTSD
- Helpguide.org: What are The Symptoms of PTSD?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- eMedicineHealth: Causes of PTSD
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): PTSD Possible Complications
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Research of Possible Risk Factors of PTSD
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Research on Treating PTSD
- Mayo Clinic: PTSD Treatment
- Helpguide.org: Treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Healthwise (via yahoo Health): Deciding to Get Treatment for PTSD
- eHow: How to Treat PTSD With Psychotherapy
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- Mayo Clinic: Coping and Support
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Counseling for PTSD
- eHow: How to Treat PTSD Naturally
How Do You Prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- Mayo Clinic: PTSD Prevention
- eMedicineHealth: PTSD Prevention
- Psych Central: New Treatment May Prevent PTSD (Dec. 2, 2008)
- PubMed: Preventing PTSD in Trauma Survivors Journal Abstract
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- John Hopkins University (via Yahoo Health): Beat The Blues: When Wartime Stress Comes Home
- Patience Mason's PTSD Blog: "Can't You Just be Normal for One Day?" More Thoughts on PTSD and Holidays
- Revolution Health Blog Posts: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Blogs
- NY Times Health: PTSD Stories
- YouTube: PTSD After Trauma
Foundations and Support Groups on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- The Dart Foundation: Gateway to PTSD Information
- DailyStrength: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Support Group
- Meetup: Meet others with PTSD to support and learn from each other
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- HealthBoards: PTSD Message Board
- eHealthForums: PTSD Forum
- MedHelp: PTSD Posts
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- JAMA: Archives of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research
- PubMedCentral: PTSD Articles
- National Institute of Mental Health: Science News about PTSD
- Google Scholar: Articles on PTSD
Clinical Trials on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: PTSD Clinical Trial Listings
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on PTSD
Research Notes References
- ↑ National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: PTSD
- ↑ eMedicine: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- ↑ FamilyDoctor: Symptoms of PTSD
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Psych Central: PTSD Symptoms
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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