Medication along with supportive and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
After - as in POSTtraumatic stress disorder
PDS is not a brain disorder, but an acronym for a test to screen for Posttramatic Stress Disorder, which is considered an anxiety disorder (so yes, it is a brain disorder) PDS stands for "Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale." At least, if you're referring to the same acronym I think you are.
PTSD has specific chronological requirements and symptom markers that must be satisfied in order to diagnose
PTSD/Posttraumatic stress disorder
PTSD/Posttraumatic stress disorder
Matthew J. Friedman has written: 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, The Latest Assessments and Treatment Strategies' 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder' 'Post-traumatic and acute stress disorders' -- subject(s): Post-traumatic stress disorder, Treatment
Kim Tornvall Mueser has written: 'Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in special populations' -- subject(s): Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Methods, Program Development, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Vulnerable Populations, Complications, Dual diagnosis, Cognitive therapy
Psychological injury refers to a psychological condition or psychological harm that is caused by an event that occurred or the act, or the failure to act of an individual. Some examples include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder or a concussion.
From the manufacturer (Pfizer): Zoloft is FDA approved to treat depression, certain types of social anxiety conditions, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults over age 18. It is also approved for OCD in children and adolescents age 6-17 years.
usually includes a combination of antidepressant medications and short-term psychotherapy
John Briere is a psychologist and author known for his work on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has written several books on trauma-focused therapy, including "Principles of Trauma Therapy" and "Trauma and Memory." Briere's writings often focus on the impact of trauma on mental health and effective treatment strategies.
You are probably referring to Serepax which is the brand-name for oxazepam, a benzodiazepam. Benzos are often used for anxiety, insomia, seizures and alcohol withdrawal. Serepax has also been used off-label to treat social phobia and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).