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Prism for PTSD Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people around the world. While commonly associated with veterans, anyone who experiences a traumatic event is susceptible.
Traditional treatments — cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and medications, to name a few — can be effective, but they don’t work for everyone.
Enter Prism, the first PTSD treatment to receive FDA clearance in 25 years. This groundbreaking approach leverages the power of neuroscience to offer relief to those struggling with this condition.
Dr. Karen Giles at Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions serves patients throughout the greater Atlanta, Georgia, area. She specializes in treatment-resistant mental health disorders, including PTSD, and offers the innovative Prism treatment. Here’s how it works and why it could be a game-changer for veterans and others living with PTSD.
What is Prism for PTSD?
Prism for PTSD is a cutting-edge therapy explicitly designed to treat PTSD.
Unlike traditional treatments that often focus on reliving traumatic experiences, Prism uses a computer simulation combined with an EEG headset to create a non-trauma-based experience.
How Prism works
Research has shown that PTSD is associated with hyperactivity of the amygdala, the center of our fight-flight-freeze response.
Prism’s innovative approach helps you learn to control your PTSD symptoms by training you to manipulate a digital amygdala-based biomarker that measures your emotional state and vulnerability to stress.
During treatment sessions, you wear an EEG headset that monitors your brain activity. The computer simulation provides real-time feedback, allowing you to see how your brain responds to different stimuli and to learn how to control your responses.
The typical Prism treatment regimen consists of 15 sessions over eight weeks, each lasting about 45 minutes, although Dr. Giles may adjust the frequency based on your needs.
In addition to the initial treatment phase, the Breakthru team can schedule booster sessions as needed.
Benefits of Prism for PTSD
In addition to treating your PTSD without making you relive traumatic experiences, Prism has several more distinct advantages over traditional treatment approaches:
Proven success
Clinical studies have shown that Prism for PTSD offers lasting improvements in PTSD symptoms.
Nearly 67% of patients experience clinically significant symptom improvement three months after completing the 15-session regimen.
Additionally, 32% of patients achieve remission, and 90% report high compliance with the treatment protocol.
Better sleep
Many PTSD patients struggle with sleep disturbances, which can exacerbate other symptoms, but the Prism treatment can improve your sleep quality.
Safety
Prism’s most common side effects are mild, such as fatigue and headache, and they usually resolve once a treatment session is complete.
Am I a good candidate for Prism?
Dr. Giles looks at several factors before determining whether you’re a good candidate for Prism. You’re an ideal candidate if you:
- Have been diagnosed with PTSD
- Have tried traditional treatments (e.g., talk therapy and medication)
- Are willing able to participate in regular Prism sessions
- Can interact with the computer simulation
In addition to these criteria, Dr. Giles considers your overall health and other comorbid mental health issues that may affect your Prism treatment.
Learn more about Prism for PTSD and find out if it’s right for you. Call Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions in Sandy Springs, Georgia, or schedule your appointment online.