Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope.
CAUSES MAY INCLUDE:
- Natural disasters
- Serious accidents
- Violence
- Repeated or prolonged trauma
PTSD Symptoms
- Intrusive memories (flashbacks, nightmares).
- Avoidance of trauma-related reminders.
- Increased anxiety or irritability.
How is PTSD treated?
Step 1: Free Consultation & Assessment
Meet with a licensed expert to discuss your symptoms, experiences, and goals. This initial consultation helps determine if non-invasive TMS therapy or other treatment options may be right for you.
Step 2: Personalized Treatment Plan
- TMS Therapy for PTSD: A safe, non-invasive treatment using magnetic stimulation to target brain regions involved in trauma and stress.
- Medication Management: When appropriate, carefully monitored prescriptions to support symptom relief.
Step 3: Ongoing Care & Support
We provide consistent follow-ups through in-person visits or telemedicine care to make treatment accessible and sustainable. Ongoing adjustments help ensure long-term progress and resilience.
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What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as accidents, violence, combat, or natural disasters. People with PTSD experience persistent symptoms that may include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, emotional numbing, and feeling “on edge” or hypervigilant. These symptoms can significantly impact mood, sleep, concentration, and daily functioning, and often lead to anxiety, isolation, or difficulties in relationships.
What causes PTSD and how is it diagnosed at BestMind Behavioral Health in Oregon and Washington?
PTSD develops after exposure to traumatic events including combat, accidents, violence, natural disasters, or witnessing traumatic situations. During comprehensive diagnostic evaluations at any BestMind Behavioral Health location—Portland, Northeast Portland, Salem, Bend, Clackamas, Eugene, and Vancouver—our licensed providers assess trauma history, current symptoms, and functional impact. We serve trauma survivors throughout Oregon and Washington with thorough PTSD assessments.
How is PTSD treated at BestMind Behavioral Health locations?
BestMind Behavioral Health treats PTSD through comprehensive psychiatric services including evidence-based medication management with antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and trauma-specific treatments at Portland, Northeast Portland, Salem, Bend, Clackamas, Eugene, and Vancouver. For treatment-resistant PTSD cases, we provide TMS therapy and Esketamine (SPRAVATO®) treatment with both in-person and telehealth options available throughout Oregon and Washington.
