scholarly journals The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies New Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Methodology and Development Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan I. Bisson ◽  
Lucy Berliner ◽  
Marylene Cloitre ◽  
David Forbes ◽  
Tine K. Jensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
International Society ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Stress Studies ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
New Guidelines

The Science of Resilience: Implications for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression

Science ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 338 (6103) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Southwick ◽  
Dennis S. Charney
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Human responses to stress and trauma vary widely. Some people develop trauma-related psychological disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression; others develop mild to moderate psychological symptoms that resolve rapidly; still others report no new psychological symptoms in response to traumatic stress. Individual variability in how animals and humans respond to stress and trauma depends on numerous genetic, developmental, cognitive, psychological, and neurobiological risk and protective factors.

scholarly journals Predicting transitions between longitudinal classes of posttraumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Protocol of a latent transition model in a general Dutch sample

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lonneke I.M. Lenferink ◽  
Joanne Mouthaan ◽  
Anna M. Fritz ◽  
Suzan Soydas ◽  
Marloes Eidhof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Adjustment Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stress Studies ◽  
Latent Transition

AbstractBackgroundA growing body of literature shows profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, among which increased rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorder (AD). However, current research efforts have largely been unilateral, focusing on psychopathology and not including well-being, and are dominated by examining average psychopathology levels or on disorder absence/presence, thereby ignoring individual differences in mental health. Knowledge on individual differences, as depicted by latent subgroups, in the full spectrum of mental health may provide valuable insights in how individuals transition between health states and factors that predict transitioning from resilient to symptomatic classes. Our aim is to (1) identify longitudinal classes (i.e., subgroups of individuals) based on indicators of PTSD, AD, and well-being in response to the pandemic and (2) examine predictors of transitioning between these subgroups.Methods and analysisWe will conduct a three-wave longitudinal online survey-study of n ≥ 2000 adults from the general Dutch population. The first measurement occasion takes place six months after the start of the pandemic, followed by two follow-up measurements with six months intervals. Latent transition analysis will be used for data-analysis.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been obtained from four Dutch universities. Longitudinal study designs are vital to monitor mental health (and predictors thereof) in the pandemic to develop preventive and curative mental health interventions. This study is carried out by researchers who are board members of the Dutch Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and is part of a pan-European study (initiated by the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies) examining the impact of the pandemic in eleven countries. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated at conferences, via newsletters, and media-appearance among (psychotrauma-)professionals and the general public.Strengths and limitations of this studyThis is one of the first studies examining the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on negative and positive mental health in the general population.A longitudinal research design is used, which enable us to examine predictors of transitioning between mental health classes over three time points.A limitation of this study is that we used self-report measures, instead of clinical interviews, to assess mental health.

Australian guidelines for the prevention and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: Updates in the third edition

2021 ◽  
pp. 000486742110419
Author(s):  
Andrea J Phelps ◽  
Ros Lethbridge ◽  
Sue Brennan ◽  
Richard A Bryant ◽  
Penelope Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
The Third ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Online Format

Objective: This paper describes the development of the third edition of the National Health and Medical Research Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and Complex posttraumatic stress disorder, highlighting key changes in scope, methodology, format and treatment recommendations from the previous 2013 edition of the Guidelines. Method: Systematic review of the international research was undertaken, with GRADE methodology used to assess the certainty of the evidence, and evidence to decision frameworks used to generate recommendations. The Guidelines are presented in an online format using MAGICApp. Results: Key changes since the publication of the 2013 Guidelines include a new conditional recommendation for Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention for children and adolescents with symptoms within the first 3 months of trauma, and a strong recommendation for trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy for the child alone or with a caregiver, for those with diagnosed posttraumatic stress disorder. For adults with posttraumatic stress disorder, strong recommendations are made for specific types of trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy and conditional recommendations are made for five additional psychological interventions. Where medication is indicated for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder, venlafaxine is now conditionally recommended alongside sertraline, paroxetine or fluoxetine. Conclusion: These Guidelines, based on systematic review of the international literature, are intended to guide decision making for practitioners, service planners, funders and those seeking treatment for trauma related mental health concerns. For an Australian Guideline, a critical limitation is the absence of research on the treatment of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The new online format of the Australian posttraumatic stress disorder Guidelines means that they can be updated as sufficient new evidence becomes available.

Pharmacy considerations in tobacco cessation for patients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
Allen Ayala ◽  
Melanie Geer
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Different Populations

Multiple studies have associated post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with variable and high rates of smoking documented in different populations. This article will cover the neurobiology behind tobacco use, and its implications in those with PTSD. Discussion on cessation programs (e.g., effectiveness, drug interactions), and controversy over the use of varenicline will also be discussed.

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