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Background: Traumatic event is defined as being life threatening, something that exceeds the victim's normal resources. Some people who have experienced traumatic events, will recover with the right support, but most of them develop Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Objective: exposing the best methods of psychosocial rehabilitation in post-traumatic stress syndrome. Methods: Meta-analysis of some reviews that expose the best treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder. Results: The most effective methods of psychosocial rehabilitation in PTSD are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE) and mindfulness based therapy can provide many benefits. Also cognitive therapy seems to be useful. Conclusions: Many clinical studies show that the most effective methods of psychotherapy in PTSD are cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE) and mindfulness based therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Alcohol addiction is a serious health problem, affecting about 1.3% of the population in Romania. Excessive alcohol consumption has a negative impact on the individual's well being and social life of him and those around him. It is frequently associated with multiple somatic and psychiatric disorders and in order to prevent the long term negative effects, treatment should be started as soon as possible. Objective: The purpose of our article is to summarize and review the possible therapies for alcohol dependence, to evaluate the most effective methods to manage this problem, respectively to estimate the rate and causes of it's recurrence. Material and method: Our work consists in analyzing multiple research papers studying the treatment options for alcohol addiction. Result: Multiple treatment strategies are available for managing alcohol dependence. Many studies have shown that patients who benefited from drug treatment with either acamprosate, naltrexone or disulfiram showed a decreasing tendency to restart drinking. Patients who received psychosocial treatment in addition to pharmacological treatment showed improved results. The most effective psychosocial treatments used were cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioural marital therapy and prize-based contingency management. Recurrence is common and occurs most often in the first three months of abstinence. Specific situations and risk factors associated with relapses were: abandonment, low impulse control, social pressure, interpersonal conflicts and lack of familial support. Supportive organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, using many effective group therapy techniques, help patients cope with alcohol addiction and provide peer support to resist craving, playing a vital role in maintaining abstinence. Conclusions: Due to scientific advancements, professionals can now choose from a wide range of treatment options. The first step in treating the dependence is understanding the disease and accepting it. It should be emphasized that no treatment is possible without the patient's motivation to give up drinking. The recovery process is not linear, and the results are highly dependent on the patient's psychological and social characteristics as well as their drinking habits. The treatment of alcohol dependence must be individualized and adapted to the needs of the individual. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Bipolar disorder is a lifelong episodic psychiatric disorder that affects approximately 1% of the global population. The disorder is associated with impaired psychosocial functioning, increased rates of disability and mortality. Proper management of the disorder involve pharmacotherapy combined with multiple psychological treatment options. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate and compare the possible pharmacological and psychosocial treatment options in bipolar disorder, focusing particularly on their efficacy in improving patients' quality of life and in reducing the rate of relapse. Material and method: Our work consists in the data analysis of multiple research papers conducted on the different treatment options for bipolar disorder. Results: The main treatment option for the acute phases of bipolar disorder remains pharmacotherapy. For the treatment of acute manic episodes antipsychotic medication, particularly olanzapine and risperidone, appears to be more effective than lithium or anticonvulsants. In acute depressive episodes quetiapine proves to be the most beneficial treatment option. For the long-term maintenance of the disorder and in preventing relapse lithium remains the first line of choice. Adjunctive psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoeducation increases adherence to the pharmacological treatment and reduces the rate of relapse. Conclusions: Successful management of bipolar disorder requires individualized pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Due to the recurring nature of the mood disturbances the pharmacological treatment options needs to be optimized and configured for both short- and long-term. Psychosocial interventions can improve social functioning and help in the early detection and reduction of relapse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]