AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the best treatment for PTSD?

A	undergoing psychotherapy
B	practice the namesake of yoga
C	take medicines recommended by health professionals
D	practice a balanced diet

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Medicine. The 2 medicines recommended to treat PTSD in adults are paroxetine and sertraline. Paroxetine and sertraline are both a type of antidepressant known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary treatment is psychotherapy, but can also include medication. Combining these treatments can help improve your symptoms by: Teaching you skills to address your symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Evidence for PTSD pharmacology is strongest for specific selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)-sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil) and fluoxetine (Prozac)-and a particular serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), venlafaxine (Effexor) (1).

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