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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and individuals, leading to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a sizable minority of individuals (Magruder et al., References American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Association.

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Psychotherapy Embracing counseling services, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) [1] , as the preferred method, can be a powerful ally for individuals grappling with panic disorder or experiencing panic attacks. Individuals diagnosed with panic or other anxiety disorders are more predisposed to experiencing panic attacks.

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Psychotherapy Embracing counseling services, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) [1] , as the preferred method, can be a powerful ally for individuals grappling with panic disorder or experiencing panic attacks. Individuals diagnosed with panic or other anxiety disorders are more predisposed to experiencing panic attacks.

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Psychotherapy Embracing counseling services, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) [1] , as the preferred method, can be a powerful ally for individuals grappling with panic disorder or experiencing panic attacks. Individuals diagnosed with panic or other anxiety disorders are more predisposed to experiencing panic attacks.

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What is Mild Intellectual Disability (MID)

Gary Direnfeld

It first appears in the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th Edition (DSM-5). The DSM is a compilation and classification of mental disorders as determined by a committee of psychiatrists under the American Psychiatric Association.

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Getting Better Outcomes from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatments

Society of Clinical Psychology

Several effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exist, yet nearly half of patients continue to have significant symptomatology after receiving them (e.g., These approaches have been shown to be effective in anxiety disorders (e.g., Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 71(4), 706-712. Hembree, E.