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Keep in mind that psychotherapy is the recommended treatment for PTSD, even when psychiatric medications are prescribed.  |
- Refer patients with PTSD to a psychotherapist experienced in posttraumatic stress therapies, specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and trauma-related anxiety management.
- Consider referral for family therapy if significant distress or conflict exists in the family.
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| Jeffrey P. Staab, MD, MS, is a consultant for Eli Lilly, Forest Laboratories, received honorarium from Abbott Laboratories, received grants from GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer. Michael Roy, MD, editorial consultant, received honorarium from PFizer. |
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