Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder

Guideline for the treatment of acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) published by the American Psychiatric Association. EMDR is included as an effective treatment option for PTSD.

Treatment Guideline Overview

“APA Clinical Practice Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and are intended to assist in clinical decision making by presenting systematically developed patient care strategies in a standardized format.”

—Description from source

Treatment Guideline Access

Open Access 

American Psychiatric Association. (2004). Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.  Open access retrieval under ‘Legacy Practice Guidelines’: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/clinical-practice-guidelines#section_8

About the Source

“The American Psychiatric Association is to be the premier psychiatric organization that advances mental health as part of general health and well-being. This guideline presents recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of adult patients with ASD or PTSD.”

—Description from source