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Dr. Flaura Winston, PhD, MD is a pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Flaura Winston, PhD, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
39th and Chestnut Street St Leonard's Court, Suite 110
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:
People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:
The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.
The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.
The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.
Dr. Flaura Winston, PhD, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Flaura Winston practices general pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA. Her areas of expertise consist of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and injury prevention. Dr. Winston graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is professionally affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
