Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): psychological interventions – adults
2023 updated
Psychological interventions should be considered for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Namely, these include:
- individual face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trauma focus;
- group face-to-face CBT with a trauma focus;
- digital/remote CBT with a trauma focus;
- eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR);
- stress management.
Strength of recommendation: CONDITIONAL
Quality of the evidence: MODERATE