Description
The number of individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder has increased in the past decade, not only in the military and veteran population but within the civilian population as well. Traditional treatments such as pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy have provided less-than-ideal results proving to be less effective when used alone to treat the disorder.Complementary and Alternative Medicine for PTSD supplements these traditional treatments, using new and effective techniques to fill the therapeutic void. The alternative therapies covered include acceptance and commitment therapy, acupuncture, alternative pharmacology, canine assistive therapy, family focused interventions, internet and computer-based therapy, meditation techniques, mobile applications, recreational therapy, resilience training, transracial magnetic stimulation, virtual reality exposure therapy, and yoga. Each chapter delivers the most up-to-date understanding of neurobiology, best practices, and key points for clinicians and patients considering inclusion of these treatments in patient care.Drs. David Benedek and Gary Wynn offer insight into the future of complementary and alternative medicine, shining a light onto how these techniques fit into clinical practice to create the most beneficial treatments for the patient. This book is both an essential resource and practical guide to everyday clinical interactions. It is a necessary addition to the medical library for students and senior clinicians alike.
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsPart 1: IntroductionChapter 1 IntroductionGary H. Wynn, MD and David M. Benedek, MDChapter 2 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An OverviewDavid M. Benedek, MD and Gary H. Wynn, MDPart 2: Alternative TreatmentsChapter 3 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Posttraumatic Stress DisorderJanina Scarlet, MD, Ariel J. Lang, MD, and Robyn D. Walser, MDChapter 4 Meditation Techniques for Posttraumatic Stress DisorderMarina Khusid, MD, ND, MSAChapter 5 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress DisorderCaroline Clark, MD, Jeffrey Cole, PhD, Christine Winter, DO, and Geoffrey Grammer, MDChapter 6 AcupunctureDaniel J. Balog, MD, USAF, MC, FS, Joseph M. Helms, MD, FAAMA, and Robert L. Koffman, MD, MPHChapter 7 Alternative Medicine PharmacologyRobert N. McLay, MD, PhD, Derek M. Miletich, MD, Nathaniel Brown, MD, and Lesley Ross, MDPart 3: Complementary TreatmentsChapter 8 Canines as Assistive Therapy for Treatment of PTSD in the United States MilitaryElspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD, MPH, Perry Chumley, DVM, MPH, Meg Daley Olmert, MD, Rick A. Yount, MS, Matthew St. Laurent, MD, and Christina Rumayo, MDrChapter 9 Family Focused Interventions for PTSD: Lessons from Military FamiliesStephen J. Cozza, MDChapter 10 Recreational Therapy for PTSDHolly J. Ramsawh, PhD and Gary Wynn, MDChapter 11 The Use of Yoga-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress DisorderBrian Pilecki, MD, Megan Olden, MD, Melissa Peskin, MD, Lucy Finkelstein-Fox, MD, and JoAnn Difede, PhDChapter 12 Resilience Training as a Complementary Treatment for PTSDRobin L. Toblin, PhD and Amy B. Adler, PhDPart 4: Alternative Delivery MethodsChapter 13 Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for PTSDMichael J. Roy, MD, MPH, Albert Rizzo, PhD, JoAnn Difede, PhD, and Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, ABPPChapter 14 Internet and Computer-Based Treatments for the Management of PTSDBradley E. Belsher, PhD, Daniel P. Evatt, PhD, Michael C. Freed, PhD, and Charles C. Engel, MD, MPHChapter 15 Mobile Apps to Improve Outreach, Engagement, Self-Management, and Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress DisorderJulia E. Hoffman, PsyD, Eric Kuhn, PhD, Jason E. Owen, PhD, and Josef I. Ruzek, PhDPart 5: ConclusionChapter 16 Toward a More Comprehensive Approach to the Management of PTSDDavid M. Benedek, MD and Gary H. Wynn, MDIndex
