The high prevalence of trauma exposure and subsequent negative consequences for both
survivors and society as a whole emphasize the need for secondary prevention of …

In the wake of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, more than 9,000 counselors
went to New York City to offer aid to rescue workers, families, and direct victims of the …

There has been abundant research targeting the secondary and tertiary prevention and
treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including different forms of debriefing …

Objective: Recent data have supported the use of an early exposure intervention to promote
a reduction in acute stress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after trauma …

Context Preventing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a pressing public health need.
Objectives To compare early and delayed exposure-based, cognitive, and pharmacological …

We present an evidence-based review of post-trauma interventions used to prevent
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Literature search of PubMed from 1988 to March 2016 …

BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major public health concern with
long-term sequelae. There are no accepted interventions delivered in the immediate …

Aims: The potentially debilitating effect of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has created
much interest in early intervention strategies that can reduce PTSD. This review critiques the …

CONTEXT: Traumatic events are prevalent worldwide; trauma victims seek help in
numerous clinical and emergency settings. Using effective interventions to prevent post …

Context Recent trauma survivors with acute stress disorder (ASD) are likely to subsequently
develop chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cognitive behavioral therapy for ASD …