[Post-traumatic stress disorder].
Psychosocial support and careful monitoring are recommended for acute stress reaction (ASR) and acute stress disorder (ASD). If symptoms require, short focused cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy can be used for ASD. Medication is rarely necessary, but sleeping pills can be used for a short period. Trauma-focused psychotherapeutic interventions are first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. SSRI or SNRI antidepressant medication is also effective. There is less evidence on antipsychotic and antiepileptic medication. Psychotherapeutic interventions and medication can be, and often are, combined. Children, the elderly, and military and peacekeeping personnel need interventions that are tailored to their needs.
Matti
M
Ponteva
Markus
M
Henriksson
Raimo
R
Isoaho
Tanja
T
Laukkala
Timo
T
Männikkö
Raija-Leena
RL
Punamäki
Kristian
K
Wahlbeck
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives