This web page provides information on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. How CPT is administered is discussed, as well as the primary goals of the therapy and its effectiveness.

This section of the website of the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is for professional researchers, mental health treatment practitioners, and helpers who are concerned with trauma. The website brings together free, in-depth continuing education courses with topics ranging from PTSD in older adulthood to cross-cultural considerations to resilience.

This online article describes the impact on families when a loved one is deployed to war. It discusses the emotional cycle of deployment, family difficulties, changes in family systems, special concerns, and suggestions for coping.

This website section provides information on what to do after experiencing the death of a loved one. It includes symptoms of grief, next steps, and resources. It also includes actual stories from service members who share their losses.

Part of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide, this handout provides information that disaster survivors can use to avoid misuse of alcohol, prescription medications, and other drugs after a disaster. It also provides tips for survivors in recovery to avoid relapse after a disaster.

This guide provides the details of the psychological first aid model, which uses an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of disaster and terrorism.

This online article reviews how family members can be affected by having a loved one with posttraumatic stress disorder. It discusses common reactions family members will have to a loved one’s traumatic experience and what professionals can do to help these families. [Authors: Carlson, E. B., & Ruzek, J.]

This article on the website of the National Center for PTSD discusses telemental health for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including individuals living in rural areas. It also analyzes the pros and cons of telemental health for patients with PTSD.

This webpage provides information on Prolonged Exposure therapy, which is a model designed to decrease distress from trauma.

This online article introduces the concept of spirituality, explains how spirituality relates to trauma, identifies aspects of trauma most likely to affect spirituality, and suggests ways for spiritual and religious leaders and mental health care practitioners to support people with trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Links to additional information about PTSD are provided.

This web page provides an overview of the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and the risk factors that may make it more likely for children to develop PTSD. It also describes the signs of PTSD in children and adolescents and different techniques to treat PTSD.

This guide includes information on what to expect when a loved one is returning from a war zone and ways to help the loved one better readapt to home life.

This VA website is dedicated to returning Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

This guide discusses common reactions to expect following a war deployment and includes real-life experiences shared by military personnel. It identifies some helpful coping mechanisms for transitioning to life at home and talks about signs that military personnel can look for to tell if they or their fellow military personnel might benefit from professional help.

This mobile app is designed to support cognitive processing therapy (CPT), one of the most effective treatments for people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The app is meant to be downloaded by patients and used while they are working with therapists trained in CPT. The app features tracking of PTSD symptoms over time to evaluate progress, homework assignments and worksheets, and reminders for therapy sessions.

The PTSD Coach app can be used by individuals who believe they may be suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as their families. It provides users with resources they can trust, including PTSD treatments that work. Features also include tools for tracking symptoms, tools for handling stress, and direct links to support and help.

This web page includes information on the most common relationship problems for people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It explains why these relationship problems occur and offers suggestions for those who have a loved one who is suffering from PTSD.

This part of the website of the National Center for PTSD features materials for professionals to help them in working with older adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), one possible consequence of disaster experiences. Resources include online information and courses about PTSD in older adults, PTSD that is co-occurring with other conditions that may arise in older adults, and prescribing practices for older veterans with PTSD.

This online fact sheet discusses some treatments shown to be effective for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including forms of talk therapy as well as medication. The fact sheet notes which treatments have strong research support and which have less support from research and features links to additional information about treatment of PTSD.

This online article includes information on how a parent’s posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms can affect his or her children. It describes some of the common child responses to those symptoms and offers guidance regarding what a parent should do when faced with this situation. [Author: Price, J. L.]

This web page provides information on how to figure out if you may have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and what you should do if you think that you do. It includes information regarding why help for PTSD is necessary and treatments that are available.

This website provides helpful information regarding veterans’ benefits and treatment facilities.

This website allows military personnel and their families to find a community-based Vet Center near them (there are 207 nationwide). Vet Centers provide free readjustment counseling and outreach services to veterans who served in a combat zone and to military family members dealing with military-related issues.

Veterans and their loved ones can reach the VA crisis line for free, confidential support even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The VA is partnering with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to operate the national hotline.

This website offers independent study courses to help health providers better serve their veteran patients. Course topics include posttraumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury.