W3 Chapter 5.8 Prevention and Treatment of Stress Discorders Flashcards
1
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What is stress inoculation traiing
A
a preventative strategy which prepares people to tolerate an anticipated threat by changing the things they say to themselves before or during the event
2
Q
What are the five treatments for Stress disorders
A
- Telephone hotlines
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychological debriefing
- Medications
- Cognitive behaviour therapy
3
Q
What is involved in psychological debriefing
A
Victims are provided with emotional support and encouraged to talk about their experiences to normalise reactions to the trauma
4
Q
What cognitive behaviour treatment is effective against PTSD
A
Prolonged exposure therapy
