Citation

Holliday R, Holder N, Williams AM, Monteith LL. Curr. Treat. Options Psychiatry 2021; 8(4): 213-228.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s40501-021-00251-1

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE of Review: There are a number of evidence-based therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; e.g., cognitive processing therapy; prolonged exposure therapy). Many patients with PTSD present to treatment at elevated risk for suicide. In such circumstances, navigating evidence-based treatment for PTSD can be challenging, requiring nuanced approaches to ensure optimal therapeutic outcome while ensuring patient safety. Recent Finding: This manuscript describes the evidence for treating PTSD in the context of elevated risk for suicide.

METHODS of navigating clinical complexity (e.g., multimorbidity, psychosocial stressors) while maintaining fidelity to evidence-based protocols are discussed. Summary: We conclude by noting gaps in understanding, as well as necessary future research directions to ensure optimal care for this clinical population. © 2021, This is a U.S. government work and not under copyright protection in the U.S.; foreign copyright protection may apply.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicidal ideation; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Evidence-based care; Suicidal self-directed violence