Treating PTSD via Imaginal Flooding Following a Prison Riot in Britain

摘要: Abstract A 17-year-old inmate who had been caught up in two major prison riot situations, during one of which he was used by other inmates as a “human shield” (on the edge roof with knife at his throat), and experiencing classic indicators post-traumatic stress disorder, treated over 14-day period using combination imaginal flooding relaxation training. three-month follow-up assessment indicated considerable reduction self-reported intrusive thoughts, nightmares, anxiety depression. 12-month further reductions self-reports anxiety, nightmares also improved residential stability occupational emotional involvement.