PTSD Beyond the Battlefield: Trauma Recovery Insights with Prof. Sandy McFarlane

About Professor Sandy McFarlaneProfessor Alexander Cowell McFarlane AO is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Adelaide and one of the world's most influential trauma researchers. With over four decades of groundbreaking work, he has fundamentally shaped our understanding of PTSD and trauma recovery.Chapter Timings & Descriptions00:00 - Opening & Guest Introduction | Professor McFarlane's journey into trauma research02:44 - Episode Introduction | Meet the expert behind four decades of trauma research04:47 - Historical Evolution of PTSD | From shell shock to modern understanding18:45 - PTSD Symptoms | Core symptom clusters and diagnosis23:12 - Triggers and Flashbacks | Understanding trauma triggers and management32:20 - Neuroscience of Trauma | Brain mechanisms and neurobiological impact37:57 - Memory and PTSD | How trauma affects memory processing40:25 - Diagnostic Criteria | Is PTSD criteria too broad or narrow?47:15 - Legal Responsibility | Duty of care and litigation perspectives57:07 - Individual Vulnerability | Why some develop PTSD while others don't1:05:18 - Single vs. Complex Trauma | Acute versus cumulative trauma effects1:10:10 - Treatment Overview | Evidence-based treatment approaches1:10:49 - CBT and Prolonged Exposure | Cognitive behavioral therapy mechanisms1:14:40 - EMDR Therapy | Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing1:20:40 - Neurofeedback | EEG-based interventions and results1:22:47 - Medication Strategies | Pharmacological treatment options1:32:45 - Treatment Challenges | "The third rule" and treatment resistance1:35:00 - Second-Line Treatments | Alternative therapeutic modalities1:37:50 - Complementary Approaches | Yoga, meditation, and somatic therapies1:39:30 - Recovery and Prognosis | Can PTSD be fully cured?1:43:50 - Prevention Strategies | Protecting high-risk individuals1:50:55 - Professional Self-Care | Protecting yourself from vicarious trauma1:53:40 - Future Research | Innovations and emerging directions1:55:50 - Digital Health Technology | VR, AI, and mobile health applications1:59:13 - Essential Resources | Recommended books and guidelines2:00:15 - Controversial Perspectives | Why "The Body Keeps the Score" is debated

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