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Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in general practice
South African Family Practice | Vol 54, No 4 : July/August| a3591 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2012.10874240
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Submitted: 03 July 2012 | Published: 30 August 2012
Submitted: 03 July 2012 | Published: 30 August 2012
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S. Suliman, MRC Anxiety Disorders Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaD.J. Stein, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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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.
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post-traumatic stress disorder; general practice
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