Kevin Narine Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
PTSD, trauma exposure, Cognitive behavioural therapy
research assistant , University of Pennsylvania, USA
Kevin also served as a post-baccalaureate research assistant at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, where he assisted in studies examining suicide risk in people living with HIV, repetitive negative thinking, and mechanisms and treatments for anxiety. Additionally, he served as a project coordinator to disseminate and implement Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD in low-income, underserved communities in Philadelphia.
Short Communication Open Access
Author(s): Kevin Narine, Noah Suzuki, Rebecca Yeh and Anu Asnaani
Introduction: The main treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are psychological therapies and medication. Traumatic events can be very difficult to come to terms with, but confronting your feelings and seeking professional help is often the only way of effectively treating PTSD. It's possible for PTSD to be successfully treated many years after the traumatic event or events occurred, which means it's never too late to seek help.
Before having treatment for PTSD, a detailed assessment of your symptoms will be carried out to ensure treatment is tailored to your individual needs. Your GP will often carry out an initial assessment, but you'll be referred to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment if you have had symptoms of PTSD fo... view moreĀ»