Shell Shock Treatment
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Psychotherapy
Among the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
For many patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works as well as antidepressants in...
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Shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires... Read more »
Cardiogenic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock - cardiogenic Treatment Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. Treatment requires hospitalization, usually in the Intensive... Read more »
Septic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Hypovolemic shock
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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