Evidence Based Treatment For PTSD: Where Are We and Where Do We Need to Go into the Future-View Presentation

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In this video presentation, Professor David Forbes discusses evidence-based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the future of these treatments. He refers to various international guidelines, such as the International Traumatic Stress Society guidelines, the USVADOD guidelines, the APA guidelines, and the UK NICE guidelines. Professor Forbes discusses the psychological recommendations, which include trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, trauma-focused cognitive therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. He also highlights the pharmacological recommendations, which include SSRIs like paroxetine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, as well as SNRIs like venlafaxine. He mentions emerging interventions such as acupuncture, neurofeedback, somatic experiencing, and yoga. Professor Forbes also addresses the issues of augmentation, the need for novel interventions, addressing comorbidity, harnessing technology, and personalized medicine. He explores the potential of telehealth modalities, passive data collection through wearables and sensors, and the use of machine learning to improve treatment responses. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of effective treatments for PTSD and the need for ongoing research and innovation to enhance these treatments and improve outcomes for individuals with PTSD.

Keywords

evidence-based treatments

post-traumatic stress disorder

PTSD

international guidelines

psychological recommendations

pharmacological recommendations

emerging interventions

telehealth modalities