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University of Nebraska Medical Center

PTSD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Emerging Therapies

PTSD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Emerging Therapies

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Department of Neurological Sciences is pleased to offer a full-day post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symposium. This activity will feature leading experts in psychiatry, psychology, pharmacology, and neuroimaging, offering in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in PTSD research and treatment. Presentations will address diagnostic challenges, current best practices in medication management and psychotherapy, as well as emerging trends in the care of adult patients with PTSD. This is an invaluable opportunity for professionals to engage with cutting-edge developments in the field and collaborate on future directions in PTSD care.

Symposium Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

  1. Review the prevalence, course, functional consequences, and comorbidities of PTSD.
  2. Identify challenges in the evaluation and diagnosis of PTSD and complex PTSD.
  3. Describe current evidence-based psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments, as well as future directions in mental health care.
  4. Discuss measurement issues in the assessment and management of PTSD.

Target Audience

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physicians, PhD researchers, advanced practice providers, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and nurses who are involved in the care of patients with PTSD.

General Information

Registration Information

There is no fee to participate in this activity. However, registration is required.

Register Now

The deadline to register is May 30.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

Cancel/Refund Policy

If you are registered for this activity and now can’t attend, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu so your registration may be canceled.

Symposium Directors

Matthew Rizzo, MD, FAAN, FANA

Frances & Edgar Reynolds Professor and Chair
Department of Neurological Sciences, UNMC

Matthew Rizzo, MD

Brigette Soltis-Vaughan, MSN, APRN-BC, NP

PTSD Study Clinical Lead; Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner, Department of Neurological Sciences, UNMC

Brigette Soltis-Vaughan, MSN, APRN-BC, NP

Questions?

Cece Abbey-Webben, MS

Educational Projects Coordinator, Center for Continuing Education, UNMC

402-559-8185

Cece Abbey-Webben, MS