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TRAUMA & STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS
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MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also called ecstasy) significantly enhanced the treatment effects associated with manualized therapy for severe PTSD.
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Mitchell JM et al. Nat Med. [PMID: 33972795]
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SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDERS (ABNORMAL ILLNESS BEHAVIORS)
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Physical-based therapies such as speech/occupational/physical have strong evidence for improving symptoms in those suffering from functional neurologic disorder.
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Gilmour GS et al. J Neurol. [PMID: 32193596]
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PSYCHOSEXUAL DISORDERS
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Bremelanotide is FDA-approved for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women; however, the mechanism of action is unclear and subjective improvement is low.
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Wheeler LJ et al. Obstet Gynecol. [PMID: 32541291]