July 23rd 2025
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PTSD Diagnosis in Clinical Settings
December 27th 2024A panelist discusses how a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis in clinical settings requires a comprehensive evaluation process that includes gathering detailed trauma history, assessing current symptoms through validated assessment tools, conducting differential diagnosis to rule out other conditions, and considering cultural and contextual factors that may influence symptom presentation.
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A panelist discusses how clinicians employ a range of diagnostic tools for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessment, including structured clinical interviews, standardized questionnaires such as the PCL-5, trauma screening instruments, and detailed behavioral observations to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
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A panelist discusses how diagnosing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents unique challenges due to symptom overlap with other mental health conditions, varying presentation across different populations, and the often-delayed onset of symptoms following traumatic events.
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PTSD Risk Factors and Changes in the Brain
December 13th 2024A panelist discusses how posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alters key brain regions, such as the amygdala and hippocampus, with genetic predisposition, severity of trauma exposure, and lack of social support serving as critical risk factors that can influence both the likelihood of developing the condition and its neurobiological impact.
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With MDMA on Hold, What’s Next for Psychedelics?
September 11th 2024The FDA instead issued a CRL for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, requesting an additional phase 3 trial to examine safety and efficacy. Other psychedelic compounds are proceeding with trials for psychiatric conditions. Learn more here.
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