Glucocorticoid augmentation of prolonged exposure therapy: rationale and case report

Rationale: Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy has been found to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, it is difficult for many patients to engage fully in the obligatory retelling of their traumatic experiences. This problem is compounded by the fact that habituation and cog...

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Main Authors: Laura Pratchett, Monica Malowney, Linda M. Bierer, Rachel Yehuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-12-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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Online Access:http://www.eurojnlofpsychotraumatol.net/index.php/ejpt/article/view/5643/pdf_78