Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

How to Build Resilient Health Care Teams

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 13:53

The current pandemic has unleashed unique stressors on our health care community. While many medical and mental health care workers have responded with resilience, our health care workforce is not immune to the trauma and suffering they face.

Three Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)

Thursday, June 10, 2021 - 14:44

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that challenges ineffective thought patterns (cognitions) and ineffective behavior patterns (behavioral) to pursue a more fulfilling life.

MDMA May Help Treat PTSD – but Beware of Claims that Ecstasy is a Magic Bullet

Sunday, May 9, 2021 - 12:55

It is very important to note that MDMA is not suggested as a standalone treatment for any condition, and only “MDMA-assisted” psychotherapy is researched in these studies.

Melissa's Mental Health Awareness Month Story

I have always suffered with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but really hit rock bottom about 5 years ago after my hysterectomy. About 18 years ago after the birth of my first child I suffered some complications. To this day, I can replay every moment - this is when the doctors diagnosed me with PTSD.

Melissa Osburg - Mental Health Awareness Month Video

by Melissa Osburg

April 30, 2021

Exposure and Response Prevention for “What If” Thinking in Disorders Other Than OCD

David Raush, PhD

Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 19:34

"What if” thinking is not unique to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It is a feature to a greater or lesser extent in several other conditions. Using what we know about Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) for OCD might improve treatment for these other conditions.[i]