PTSD treatment can help individuals experiencing persistent trauma-related symptoms that affect emotional well-being, relationships, sleep, work, or daily functioning. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, although symptoms and their impact vary from person to person.
At Mind Haven Behavioral Clinic, our psychiatric providers evaluate current symptoms, trauma and mental health history, medical history, medications, sleep, functioning, and other factors relevant to your care. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation can help determine whether symptoms are consistent with PTSD or may be related to another mental health condition.
Treatment is individualized and may include medication management when appropriate, talk therapy or psychotherapy, behavioral and lifestyle strategies, and ongoing monitoring. When specialized trauma-focused psychotherapy or another service is needed, appropriate referral or coordination with other healthcare professionals may be recommended.
Our goal is to develop an individualized treatment plan that helps reduce the impact of trauma-related symptoms and supports improved functioning and overall mental well-being.
PTSD Symptoms We Evaluate
PTSD symptoms can vary in severity and may affect thoughts, emotions, behavior, sleep, relationships, and daily functioning. Symptoms may include unwanted or distressing memories of a traumatic event, nightmares, feeling as though the event is happening again, emotional or physical distress when reminded of the trauma, or avoiding people, places, thoughts, or situations associated with the experience.
Some individuals may also experience persistent negative thoughts or emotions, emotional detachment, difficulty experiencing positive emotions, irritability, hypervigilance, an exaggerated startle response, difficulty concentrating, or sleep disturbances.
A psychiatric evaluation can help assess the pattern, duration, severity, and functional impact of trauma-related symptoms and determine appropriate treatment options.
PTSD Treatment Options
PTSD treatment is individualized based on your symptoms, trauma history, medical and psychiatric history, daily functioning, previous treatment experiences, and individual needs. Depending on your evaluation, treatment may include medication management, talk therapy or psychotherapy, behavioral and lifestyle strategies, or a combination of approaches.
When medication is appropriate, your psychiatric provider can discuss treatment options, potential benefits and side effects, and ongoing monitoring. Psychotherapy can also play an important role in addressing trauma-related symptoms. When specialized trauma-focused psychotherapy is clinically appropriate but not available within our practice, your provider may recommend referral or coordination with an appropriately trained mental health professional.
Treatment recommendations may change over time based on your symptoms, response to treatment, and clinical needs.
When to Seek Help for PTSD
Consider seeking professional support when trauma-related symptoms persist, become difficult to manage, or begin interfering with sleep, work, school, relationships, self-care, or other areas of daily life.
Symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, emotional distress, irritability, hypervigilance, difficulty concentrating, or sleep problems may warrant a mental health evaluation when they are persistent or significantly affecting your functioning.
If trauma-related symptoms are accompanied by suicidal thoughts, thoughts of harming yourself or others, or an immediate safety concern, seek urgent help by calling or texting 988, calling 911, or going to the nearest emergency department.
If trauma-related symptoms are affecting your daily life, schedule an appointment with Mind Haven Behavioral Clinic to discuss your symptoms and available treatment options.