Earthquakes affect numerous people, among whom many may develop PTSD. Therefore, easily disseminated and effective psychological interventions are urgently needed. The clinical practice guidelines developed by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies suggested that exposure therapy was the most empirically supported treatment for PTSD. The present study introduced Behavioral models of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, major process of Exposure treatment for PTSD and relative problems. Compared with other treatments for PTSD, the theory models and techniques of Exposure treatment of PTSD are easier and readily lend themselves to dissemination. Considering serious situation now and in the future after this earthquake in Sichuan, clinical professionals should pay attention to exposure treatment of PTSD.
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