Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Signs & Treatment Options For PTSD | Stanford

In this video, Dr. Paula Tran explains what post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is, how to recognize it, and how to treat it. PTSD can impact day-to-day functioning, and it’s important to understand the signs and what treatment options are available. Many people ask, “What does PTSD feel like? How do I know if I have PTSD? How can I deal with PTSD?” - watch as Dr. Tran answers these questions and more.

0:00 Introduction / What does PTSD mean?
0:41 What is PTSD?
2:06 Symptoms of PTSD
3:44 Causes of PTSD
4:26 Treatments for PTSD

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Dr. Paula Tran is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at Stanford University.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 6/17/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and save lives.

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