Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in general practice

Sharain Suliman; D. J. Stein

doi:10.1080/20786204.2012.10874240

Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in general practice

Sharain Suliman^*, D. J. Stein

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Traumatic experiences are prevalent in South Africa and may result in psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is accompanied by a range of psychobiological alterations, including changes in brain structure and functioning. General practitioners have an important role to play in identifying and assisting those in need of help. Efficacious psychotherapies and pharmacotherapies are available for PTSD, i.e. cognitive behavioural therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	308-311
Number of pages	4
Journal	South African Family Practice
Volume	54
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2012.10874240
State	Published - 2012
Externally published	Yes

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General practice
Post-traumatic stress disorder

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