Narrative exposure therapy for PTSD increases top-down processing of aversive stimuli - evidence from a randomized controlled treatment trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little is known about the neurobiological foundations of psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Prior studies have shown that PTSD is associated with altered processing of threatening and aversive stimuli. It remains...

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Main Authors: Adenauer Hannah, Catani Claudia, Gola Hannah, Keil Julian, Ruf Martina, Schauer Maggie, Neuner Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/12/127