Symposium
Session Room 213
Session Room 213
Monday, June 16, 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Symposium 2: Moving Backward: From Treatment to Prevention in PTSD, Harnessing Neuroscience, Psychology, and Digital Tools
This symposium explores a shift in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) management, focusing on the transition from treatment to prevention. By leveraging advancements in neuroscience, psychology, and digital tools, we aim to reshape PTSD interventions with a priority on early detection and intervention. Our goal is to prevent the disorder from manifesting by identifying at-risk individuals and applying personalized, evidence-based strategies. With the growing understanding of PTSD as a neurobiological condition influenced by various psychological and environmental factors, there is an increasing need to move beyond traditional treatment approaches. Prevention through early intervention, facilitated by digital tools and neuroscience, holds significant potential for reducing the incidence and severity of PTSD, particularly in high-stress and trauma-exposed populations, such as military personnel and first responders.
Dr. Isaac Galatzer-Levy (USA) will present on scalable, AI-driven digital solutions that identify at-risk individuals. His work emphasizes how these tools can personalize prevention strategies, allowing for earlier and more effective interventions. These digital platforms can be scaled to large populations, providing an opportunity to predict PTSD risk and tailor support systems accordingly, thus offering a preventative measure rather than waiting for symptoms to emerge.
Dr. Eric Vermetten (NLD) will highlight recent neurobiological insights into PTSD and demonstrate the use of cutting-edge digital therapeutics such as virtual reality (VR) and AI platforms. These innovations are designed to enhance resilience in individuals working in high-stress environments, offering immersive training and stress-management tools that improve psychological preparedness and reduce susceptibility to trauma.
Dr. Meaghan O'Donnell (AUS) will focus on the integration of psychological frameworks with digital innovations, particularly the development and testing of mobile applications aimed at preventing PTSD in high-risk populations. Her work emphasizes the importance of early detection methodologies and how mobile platforms can provide accessible, immediate interventions that support trauma prevention.
Dr Jozeph Zohar (ISR) will be chair and discussant.
Together, these presentations address the critical need for proactive approaches in mental health. By combining neuroscience, psychological expertise, and digital innovation, this symposium seeks to shift the focus from reactionary treatment of PTSD to a preventative, resilience-building approach.
Dr. Isaac Galatzer-Levy (USA) will present on scalable, AI-driven digital solutions that identify at-risk individuals. His work emphasizes how these tools can personalize prevention strategies, allowing for earlier and more effective interventions. These digital platforms can be scaled to large populations, providing an opportunity to predict PTSD risk and tailor support systems accordingly, thus offering a preventative measure rather than waiting for symptoms to emerge.
Dr. Eric Vermetten (NLD) will highlight recent neurobiological insights into PTSD and demonstrate the use of cutting-edge digital therapeutics such as virtual reality (VR) and AI platforms. These innovations are designed to enhance resilience in individuals working in high-stress environments, offering immersive training and stress-management tools that improve psychological preparedness and reduce susceptibility to trauma.
Dr. Meaghan O'Donnell (AUS) will focus on the integration of psychological frameworks with digital innovations, particularly the development and testing of mobile applications aimed at preventing PTSD in high-risk populations. Her work emphasizes the importance of early detection methodologies and how mobile platforms can provide accessible, immediate interventions that support trauma prevention.
Dr Jozeph Zohar (ISR) will be chair and discussant.
Together, these presentations address the critical need for proactive approaches in mental health. By combining neuroscience, psychological expertise, and digital innovation, this symposium seeks to shift the focus from reactionary treatment of PTSD to a preventative, resilience-building approach.