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Brain Attack
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BRAIN ATTACK: PTSD, THE BRAIN, & a Cure
by Joseph MervisBRAIN ATTACK:PTSD, THE BRAIN, & a Cure
A CAR CRASH
A SCHOOL SHOOTING
CHILD NEGLECT
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
A BOMB AT THEFINISH LINE
these are traumatic EVENTS that can leave strong imprints on the lives of those that EXPERIENCE it.
Humans of all ages can be and are effected by these events every day.
PTSDOSTRAUMATICTRESS
ISORDER
What is PTSD?
What causes PTSD?
Symptoms
First Occurrences
How many people have PTSD?
Effects on Children
Diagnosisor Lack Thereof
Diagnosis CRITERIACriterion A: StressorCriterion B: Intrusive RecollectionCriterion C: Avoidant / NumbingCriterion D: Hyper-arousalCriterion E: DurationCriterion F: Functional Significance
The effects and treatmentsPTSD AND THE BRAIN
Does everyone get PTSD?
The bodyAUTOMATICCONSCIOUSSYMPATHETICPARASYMPATHETIC
THE BRAIN
THE NEOCORTEX
MESSAGE Transmission
CORTISOL
HIPPOCAMPUS AND Amygdala
TRAUMA
PTSD
TREATMENTSMEDICATIONSAntipsychoticsAntidepressantsAnti-anxiety medicationsPrazosinPSYCOTHERAPYCognitive TherapyExposure TherapyEMDR
BRAIN ATTACK
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