The main treatments for people with PTSD are psychotherapy
(often called talk therapy), medications, or both. Everyone is
different, so a treatment that works for one person may not work
for another. It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated
by a mental health care professional who is experienced with
PTSD. Some people will need to try different treatments to find
what works for their symptoms. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or
CBT, can be helpful. What is CBT? Listen to this podcast.
Exposure therapy. This therapy helps people face and control
their fear by exposing them to the trauma they experienced in a
safe way. It uses mental imagery, writing, or visits to the
place where the event happened. The therapist uses these tools
to help people with PTSD cope with their feelings. Cognitive
restructuring. This therapy helps people make sense of the bad
memories. Sometimes people remember the event differently than
how it happened. They may feel guilt or shame about what is not
their fault. The therapist