Brain Abnormalities in PTSD

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Which type of therapy has inconsistent results regarding the effects of rapid eye movements?

EMDR

What has research found about single-session psychological debriefing?

It worsens symptoms of PTSD

What did a systematic review find about the use of telepsychology for treating PTSD?

It has no effect on attendance and dropout rates

Which brain region is hypoactive in individuals with PTSD?

<p>Ventromedial prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter is typically decreased in individuals with PTSD?

<p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological treatment is strongly recommended for individuals with PTSD?

<p>Cognitive-behavior therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is hyperactive in individuals with PTSD?

<p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is typically increased in individuals with PTSD?

<p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological treatment is conditionally recommended for individuals with PTSD?

<p>Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a type of therapy that has inconsistent results regarding the effects of rapid eye movements?

<p>EMDR</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has research found about the effectiveness of single-session psychological debriefing?

<p>It is ineffective and worsens symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did a systematic review find about the use of telepsychology for treating PTSD?

<p>It is comparable to face-to-face interventions in terms of effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is responsible for inhibiting the activity of the amygdala in individuals with PTSD?

<p>Ventromedial prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is typically decreased in individuals with PTSD?

<p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological treatment is conditionally recommended for individuals with PTSD?

<p>Brief eclectic psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of therapy has inconsistent results regarding the effects of rapid eye movements?

<p>EMDR</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has research found about the effectiveness of single-session psychological debriefing?

<p>It is not effective and may worsen symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did a systematic review find about the use of telepsychology for treating PTSD?

<p>It is comparable to face-to-face interventions in terms of effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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