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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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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., As such, intervening on memory-related processes has been a key focus when treating PTSD. 2015; Kilpatrick et al., Bomyea et al., 2016; van Marle, 2015).

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Realizing the Promise: Strategic Dissemination and Implementation of CBT in Public and Private Health Care Systems

Society of Clinical Psychology

Indeed, recent estimates suggest that as few as 5 percent of individuals with depression or anxiety receive CBT or other evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP). By the end of the training, all KP therapists trained achieved CBT competency. Training included participation in a 2.5-day

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What we know now about bridging the gap between research and practice

Society of Clinical Psychology

About two decades ago, psychologists who develop and study psychotherapy interventions began to recognize that publications on the efficacy of new psychotherapies were not sufficient to change practice. Are they able to make it to session weekly, and willing or able to engage in the interventions that comprise the EBPT?

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Most people in the room were engaged with others, with the exception of one older woman who stood apart, her back against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest. My journal was my first therapist, where I recorded frustration, anxiety and depression. I’ve been at Thompson for over six years as a therapist,” Kathy started.