Combat veterans face a particularly challenging form of post-traumatic stress disorder: PTSD with secondary psychotic features (PTSD-SP). Despite its prevalence, clinicians often hesitate to employ comprehensive treatment approaches, fearing that certain interventions may exacerbate psychotic symptoms. This groundbreaking work addresses this critical gap in mental health care.

Drawing on extensive systematic review and mixed-method research, Dr. G.S. Shankar explores the neurobiological mechanisms underlying PTSD-SP and presents evidence-based strategies for effective treatment. This comprehensive study examines how trauma-focused therapies enhance neural connectivity between the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus, while demonstrating how mindfulness-based interventions can strengthen stress regulation circuits and improve context processing.

Essential listening for:

Clinical psychologists and psychiatrists treating trauma-related disorders

Pharmacists and physicians specializing in psychopharmacology

Researchers in neuroscience and mental health

Veterans Affairs healthcare providers

Graduate students in clinical psychology, psychiatry, and counseling programs

This scholarly yet accessible work bridges the gap between neuroscience and clinical practice, offering a comprehensive roadmap for understanding and treating one of the most complex manifestations of trauma-related disorders.