Exposure therapy is the first-line treatment for PTSD. It involves gradually exposing the person to the traumatic memory or situation in a safe and controlled environment.

Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), are commonly used to treat PTSD.

CBT for PTSD aims to help the person understand and change their negative thoughts and beliefs about the trauma, develop coping skills for managing PTSD symptoms, and gradually expose themselves to the traumatic memory or situation.

EMDR for PTSD involves bilateral eye movements, which are thought to help the person process and integrate the traumatic memory.

Increased concentration is not a common symptom of PTSD. Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and hypervigilance.

The recommended duration of exposure therapy for PTSD is 8-12 weeks.

Social support can help the person feel less isolated and alone, provide emotional and practical support, and help the person to develop coping skills.

Being young is not a risk factor for developing PTSD. Risk factors include experiencing a traumatic event, having a history of mental illness, and being female.

Depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are all common comorbid conditions with PTSD.

Improved physical health is not a long-term consequence of untreated PTSD. Long-term consequences include increased risk of suicide, difficulty maintaining relationships, and problems at work or school.

The recommended treatment for PTSD in children and adolescents includes trauma-focused CBT, play therapy, and family therapy.

Increased concentration is not a sign of PTSD. Signs of PTSD include avoidance of reminders of the trauma, hypervigilance, difficulty sleeping, and flashbacks.

Medication can help to reduce PTSD symptoms, improve sleep, and reduce the risk of suicide.

Cognitive processing therapy is not a type of exposure therapy for PTSD. Types of exposure therapy include prolonged exposure therapy, virtual reality exposure therapy, and imaginal exposure therapy.

The recommended treatment for PTSD in pregnant women is a combination of CBT and medication.