DeepSummary
The episode provides an overview of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including its symptoms, prevalence rates, risk factors, and treatment options. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
The episode discusses the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, which include exposure to a traumatic event, intrusion symptoms, avoidance, negative alterations in cognition and mood, and alterations in arousal and reactivity. The prevalence rates for PTSD vary depending on the population, with higher rates among veterans, first responders, and certain ethnic groups. Factors that can affect the development of PTSD include personality characteristics, prior mental health struggles, social support, and the magnitude of the traumatic event.
The episode explores various treatment options for PTSD, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and medications. It also highlights emerging treatments like virtual reality exposure therapy and ketamine therapy. Additionally, the episode emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans and ongoing research to provide effective and personalized care for those suffering from PTSD.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.
- The symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event, and can significantly impact daily functioning.
- PTSD has specific diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM-5, including exposure to a traumatic event, intrusion symptoms, avoidance, negative alterations in cognition and mood, and alterations in arousal and reactivity.
- Prevalence rates of PTSD vary depending on the population, with higher rates among veterans, first responders, and certain ethnic groups.
- Risk factors for developing PTSD include personality characteristics, prior mental health struggles, social support, and the magnitude of the traumatic event.
- Treatment options for PTSD include cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative exposure therapy, medications, and emerging therapies like virtual reality exposure therapy and ketamine therapy.
- Individualized treatment plans are crucial for effective PTSD treatment, considering the unique circumstances, cultural background, and preferences of each individual.
- Ongoing research and development of new treatments for PTSD is essential for providing more personalized and effective care.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “According to the National center for PTSD, the prevalence rate for individuals in the US who experience PTSD at some point in their lives is approximately 6%.“ by Amy B. Chesler
- “Data from epidemiologic surveys indicate that the vast majority of individuals with PTSD meet criteria for at least one other psychiatric disorder, and a substantial percentage have three or more other psychiatric diagnoses.“ by Danielle Moore
- “Newer treatments for PTSD are also continuously being developed and studied to provide more effective and personalized care. Some of these new emerging treatments include virtual reality exposure therapy where individuals in a controlled environment use virtual reality technology to simulate trauma related environments.“ by Amy B. Chesler
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Something Was Wrong
Broken Cycle Media | Wondery
6/25/24
*Content Warning: child abuse, abuse, assault, sexual assault, natural disasters, violence, mental illness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide, and murder.
Resources:
- Head Strong Project: http://www.headstrongproject.org
- PTSD Foundation of America: https://ptsdusa.org/
- 22 Zero: http://22zero.org
- American PTSD Association: https://www.aptsda.org/
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/
- For more free + confidential resources + safety tips please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources
Sources:
- Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5-TR(TM). American Psychological Association (2022), American Psychiatric Publications Inc: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm
- Sex & Gender Differences in PTSD by Olff M. Sex and gender differences in post-traumatic stress disorder: an update. Eur J Psychotraumatol. (2017 Sep 29) (sup4):1351204. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2017.1351204. PMCID: PMC5632782: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5632782/
- Mental Health Issues, by The Office of Victims of Crimes on PTSD, (2005): https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/ncvrw/2005/pg5n.html
- Ketamine as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: a review, by Liriano F, Hatten C, Schwartz TL. Drugs Context. (2019 Apr 8) 8:212305. doi: 10.7573/dic.212305. PMID: 31007698; PMCID: PMC6457782: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6457782/
- Virtual Reality for PTSD, by Arline Kaplan (November 23, 2009): https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/virtual-reality-ptsd
- MDMA’s Latest Trial Results Offer Hope for Patients with PTSD: UCSF-led study puts MDMA on path to be the first psychedelic to seek FDA approval, by Victoria Colliver. (September 18, 2023): https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/09/426116/mdmas-latest-trial-results-offer-hope-for-patients-ptsd
- PTSD statistics 2024, By SingleCare Team (Jan. 20, 2023) Medically reviewed by Marissa Walsh, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID: https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/ptsd-statistics/
- How Common Is PTSD in Adults?, by The US Department of Veterine’s Affairs (last updated: February 3, 2023) https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_adults.asp
- What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?, by The American Psychiatric Association (2024): https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd
Dr. Danielle Moore Moore:
- On Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dr.dani2016
- At The Army of Survivors: https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/
- Listen to What Came Next S01 E17 [Dr. Danielle Moore] No Longer a Number: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-danielle-moore-no-longer-a-number/id1674051643?i=1000615414939
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