Brief Novel Therapies for PTSD—Treatment of PTSD in Primary Care

Purpose The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among patients in primary care clinics is higher than that of the general population and many people prefer to get mental health care in primary care, creating a unique opportunity to identify and treat the disorder. Current treatment guidelines recommend psychotherapy as a first-line treatment for PTSD; however, there is a limited amount of research examining effective psychotherapy treatment protocols for PTSD within primary care. This review aims to examine the existing literature for the treatment of PTSD in primary care and discuss ongoing dissemination efforts for primary care mental health providers.