PTSD Explained, From Diagnosis to Treatment | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | theSITREP

In this episode of theSITREP, Paul chats with Dr. Meg Martinez about the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), how it is diagnosed, and how PTSD is managed. For additional information and to see which benefits you or your family may qualify, visit the web links below. LANGUAGE DISCLAIMER: In this video, the word "label" is being used in a way people often do when talking about mental health. At VA, doctors give real diagnoses, not labels. We use "label," in this video, to make the conversation relatable, more in-line with online search terms, and to help reduce stigma. To view all our content, visit    / @vamadesimple   To view or listen to podcasts, visit    • #theSITREP | Veterans Benefits Made Simple   Need an immediate answer or help with a situation regarding VA benefits? Call, 24/7, at 1-800-MyVA411 (698-2411) Have a topic suggestion or question you would like to see addressed on a future episode of theSITREP? Email us at [email protected]. Please know that VA policy precludes us from being able to respond to personal email, however our team does its best to review and consider each submission. Thank you in advance for contacting us and supporting theSITREP! Want to receive the newest episodes of theSITREP in your email inbox? Sign up for the VetResources email newsletter, which features the newest episodes and also offers Veteran-centric news stories, various deals and discounts, employment opportunities, and much more. To sign up, visit https://news.va.gov/vetresources/ 00:00:00 Introduction w/ Dr. Meg Martinez 00:00:24 What is PTSD 00:03:15 Re-experiencing symptoms and flashbacks 00:04:42 Changes in how you think and feel 00:06:15 Changes in physiological arousal 00:08:50 Avoidance 00:11:39 Does frequency of trauma effect development or severity of PTSD 00:13:38 Can PTSD be "cured" or "go away" 00:15:25 Options for treating PTSD 00:17:00 CPT, Cognitive Processing Therapy 00:18:34 PE, Prolonged Exposure Therapy 00:22:09 In Vivo Exposure Therapy 00:24:31 Closing ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To learn more about PTSD, visit: https://www.ptsd.va.gov https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ptsd/... To learn more about VA mental health programs, visit: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health... ABOUT VA The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is comprised of three different administrations: (1) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Provides health care at 1,298 facilities, including 171 hospitals and 1,113 outpatient clinics, serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. (2) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Provides a variety of benefits and services for Service Members, Veterans, and their families including compensation, pension and fiduciary, insurance, education, loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and more. (3) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) - Provides burial space for Veterans and their eligible family members, and maintains national cemeteries as national shrines, sacred to the honor and memory of those interred or memorialized there. DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide. FIND SUPPORT: The end of a personal relationship. The loss of a job. Everybody faces difficult times in life, and people cope with stressful situations in different ways. When emotional issues reach a crisis point, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect with caring, qualified responders: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255. This video was produced and published by the Department of Veterans Affairs. #theSITREP #Veterans #VAbenefits