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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Research from M.F. Mello et al broadens understanding of post traumatic stress disorder

Published in Mental Health Business Week, February 28th, 2009

"Post traumatic stress disorder is frequent in the general population (7.8%-lifetime-USA). The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the first choice of treatment but result in low remission rates," investigators in Sao Paulo, Brazil report.

"This study aims to evaluate the effect of aripiprazole monotherapy for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder. Thirty-two patients diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder were included in a 16-week open label trial of aripiprazole. They were evaluated at baseline, week 8, and 16 with the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36,...

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