Related Disorders
Below is a list of information currently available from the National Center
for PTSD about disorders that commonly co-occur with PTSD, such as substance
abuse, anxiety, and depression. For more information, click on the related
links and/or search the PILOTS
database for a more complete listing of articles available on this topic.
Fact sheets for the public
Acute Stress Disorder
Brief information about Acute Stress
Disorder, including how it relates to PTSD, who is at risk, how it is diagnosed,
and treatment options
Acute
Stress Disorder: A Brief Description
Explains briefly what
ASD is, how common it is, who is at risk, how it differs from PTSD, and effective
treatments
Anger and Trauma
Describes the links between trauma
and anger and provides treatment strategies for anger management
Avoidance
Examples of avoidance
behavior, why some people use this tactic to cope, and how one can address the
situation so avoidance doesn't interfere with recovery
Complex
PTSD
Describes the differences
between reactions to acute trauma and reactions to prolonged, chronic trauma
Disasters
and Substance Abuse or Dependence
Discusses the empirical findings on
substance use and abuse following disasters
Effects
of the Persian Gulf War on U.S. Veterans
Focuses on what is
known about Gulf War Illness and briefly summarizes the psychological and physical
effects that Gulf War veterans experience
Effects of Traumatic Experiences
Common primary and secondary effects of trauma
The
Experience of Chronic Pain and PTSD: A Guide for Health Care Providers and Patients
Explains what chronic pain is and how it's related to PTSD, describes
treatment options for patients and recommendations for health care providers
Managing
Stress and Recovering from Trauma
A brief guide to recognizing the symptoms
of stress and managing traumatic stress
Nightmares
Explores the difference between PTSD
nightmares and ordinary nightmares and discusses ways to reduce nightmares
The
Problem of Dual Disorders: PTSD and Substance Abuse
An interview with
Ismene Petrakis, M.D., about understanding and treating patients who have PTSD
in combination with substance abuse disorders, particularly alcoholism
PTSD and
Physical Health
An overview of recent research
that confirms that trauma and PTSD affect physical health
PTSD and Problems
with Alcohol Use
Information on the impact of PTSD
on alcohol use and dependence, which commonly occur in tandem with PTSD
PTSD
Information for Women's Medical Providers
A fact sheet for
medical providers working with women who have a history of sexual trauma
Self-Harm
Description of self-harm, discussion of it's prevalence, who engages in it and
why, and how self-harm is treated
Suicide
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.
Sleep and Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Information on the
effects of trauma on sleep patterns
Fact sheets for professionals
Managing
Grief after Disaster
Information
about the nature of traumatic bereavement and grief as well as risk factors and
treatment options
Published Information by
National Center for PTSD staff
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Website Links
Psychnet-UK
Links and information about acute stress disorder.
Alcoholics Anonymous
A link to the most popular US organization for recovery from alcoholism.
American Self-Harm Information
Clearinghouse
Information source about self-harm.
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