What is the most effective way to treat PTSD?

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): CBT is a type of psychotherapy that has consistently been found to be the most effective treatment of PTSD both in the short term and the long term. CBT for PTSD is trauma-focused, meaning the trauma event(s) are the center of the treatment.

What is the first line treatment for PTSD?

Psychosis — SRIs are typically first-line medications in treating PTSD. In PTSD patients with comorbid psychotic symptoms, we suggest augmenting SRI treatment with an antipsychotic medication [15].