Outline:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – An Overview of the Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Biology, and Treatment
- PTSD Definition and Symptomatology
- Short History of Trauma as a Diagnosis
- DSM-5 Definition of PTSD along with descriptions of how it has changed from the DSM-IV and the impact of some of these changes.
- The Complexity of PTSD presentation and diagnosis, compared with other mental health disorders.
- An understanding of Complex PTSD or Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS).
- Epidemiology – Prevalence of PTSD Internationally
- Epidemiology – Risk Factors Pertaining to the Trauma
- Epidemiology – Risk Factors Pertaining to the Individual
- Epidemiology – Risk Factors Pertaining to Peri and Post Trauma Variables
- PTSD and Genetics
- Pathophysiology – Physiological and Neuroendocrine Abnormalities in PTSD
- Pathophysiology – Neurobiological Abnormalities in PTSD
- PTSD and Somatization
- PTSD Treatment – Nutritional and Botanical Considerations
- PTSD Treatment – Psychotherapeutic Considerations
As presented at our Live 2020 ND Conference: Mental Health
Presented by Dr Karen Hack ND RP