Medication-Enhanced Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Recent Findings on Oxytocin’s Involvement in the Neurobiology and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

[Background] Traumatic experiences may result in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is characterized as an exaggerated fear response that cannot be extinguished over time or in safe environments. What are beneficial psychotherapeutic treatment options for PTSD patients? Can oxytocin (OXT),...

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Main Authors: Katrin Preckel, Sebastian Trautmann, Philipp Kanske
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for Psychology 2021-12-01
Series:Clinical Psychology in Europe
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Online Access:https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/3645