PTSD 101 Courses: Pharmacological Treatment

Pharmacological interventions for PTSD are common, and considerable research has been conducted on the effectiveness of such treatment. The course, Pharmacological Treatment of PTSD and Comorbid Disorders, provides a review of the human stress system and the relationship between neurotransmitters and PTSD.

It reviews controlled medication trials for PTSD and summarizes the relative evidence for psychotherapy versus pharmacological interventions. The author also discusses current practices for combining treatments and for managing comorbid conditions.

Author: Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD

Goals and Objectives

1. Understand how the human stress system is altered by PTSD
2. Describe how these alterations indicate the usefulness of certain medications
3. Report the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of different medications for PTSD

Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Read the brochure (PDF) required for this course, which lists specialties that may receive credit. See more on CE Credits.