Associated Problems
Explains briefly what ASD is, how common it is, who is at risk, how it
differs from PTSD, and effective treatments
Information on the impact of PTSD on alcohol use and dependence, which
commonly occur in tandem with PTSD
Describes the links between trauma and anger and treatment strategies for
anger management
Explains what emotional and behavioral avoidance is and how it can get in
the way of healing from trauma
Explains what chronic
pain is and how it's related to PTSD, describes treatment options for patients
and recommendations for health care providers
Explains what depression is, how it is treated, and what you can do about it
Explains what nightmares are, how common they are, how they
are related to PTSD, and what effective treatments exist
An overview of recent research that confirms that trauma and PTSD affect
physical health
Includes information about what self-harm is, how common it is, who engages
in self-harm and why, and treatments for self-harming behavior
Information on the effects of trauma on sleep patterns
An interview with Ismene Petrakis, M.D., about understanding and treating
patients who have PTSD in combination with substance abuse disorders,
particularly alcoholism
Examines the connection between PTSD and suicide. Provides information about
suicide as a traumatic event, reasons for suicide, and what to do if you are
feeling suicidal or have been exposed to suicide
