May 31st, 2022 
critically evaluate the nature and efficacy of therapeutic interventions for PTSD and ASD and other trauma-induced psychiatric symptoms. This discussion is unique because you will find a primary research article examining the efficacy of a treatment for PTSD/ASD
Find a peer-reviewed research article that discusses a behavioral OR pharmacological treatment for PTSD/ASD. HINT: Common psychotherapy treatments are Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (including Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy), Mindfulness, and EMDR.
Then address the following:
1). What treatment does the article present? How does it work?
2). How effective is the treatment in attenuating PTSD/ASD symptoms?
3). What are some potential problems or shortcomings with the treatment?
References for this discussion include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and PTSD
Treatment of PTSD
Intensive Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Chronic PTSD Patients Following Multiple Trauma and Multiple Treatment Attempts
EMDR Beyond PTSD: A Systematic Literature Review
Pharmacological Treatment of PTSD: Established and New Approaches
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