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Are you newly diagnosed with
posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD?

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Exploring treatment options
for the first time?

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Maybe you tried treatment before
and want a different option.

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Everyone's journey with PTSD
looks different.

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That's why it's so important to find
the treatment that's right for you.

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The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid can help.

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The decision aid is an online tool
designed

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to help anyone experiencing PTSD symptoms.

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You can explore evidence-based
PTSD treatments, compare your options,

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and create a summary of personal goals

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and preferences
to help you choose a treatment option.

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Sharing your summary with your clinician
will help you choose the best treatment

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for you, together.

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So how do you use the PTSD
Treatment Decision Aid?

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On the home page, you'll find answers
to common questions like “What is PTSD?”

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You’ll also find links to pages
with more information and resources

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that are specific to Veterans
or to loved ones who support you.

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If you’re just starting to learn
about PTSD,

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begin with “Understanding PTSD,”
where you can complete a short self-screen

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to learn if your feelings and behaviors
might be related to PTSD.

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Or check out the “Explore Treatments” page
to learn more about PTSD

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treatments, browse different therapy
options, and review medications

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that are commonly used to treat PTSD
symptoms.

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You can also see some answers
to commonly asked questions.

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Visit treatment-specific pages
to find more details

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and watch videos of clinicians
talking about what to expect.

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Next, click “Compare
Your Options” to answer a few questions

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about what you want
and don’t want in a treatment.

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Once you select “submit preferences,”
you’ll see a list of treatments,

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with options matching your choices
highlighted.

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Click on up to 3 treatment options
to compare them—then select “create

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your chart.” This comparison chart reviews
the type of treatment,

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how effective
it is, and other key information.

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If there are certain treatment features
that appeal to you, you can “star” them.

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After reviewing,
your “starred” features can help

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you choose which treatments
to add to your treatment summary.

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Select “view your summary now”
to see your choices and make notes.

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You can print your summary to
share with your clinician.

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The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps

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you feel informed about your PTSD
treatment options.

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Being a part of the decision-making
process is an important part

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of your recovery,
and the Decision Aid can help you discuss

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your personal goals, preferences,
and questions with a trusted clinician.

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Together, you can find a PTSD treatment
that works best for you.

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Get started and explore your options at
www.ptsd.va.gov/decisionaid

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