2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): Recommendations for Psychotherapy

Source: National Center for PTSD [Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder] [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs]. Published: 3/29/2019. Current evidence synthesized in the 2017 revision of the Veterans Administration/Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) supports trauma-focused psychotherapy as the most effective treatment. This course reviews the updated recommendations for those who treat veterans, including the use of shared decision making for treatment planning. The author describes the guideline revision process, and focuses on treatment recommendations related to psychotherapy. (Video or Multimedia)
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