Treating PTSD in the presence of multiple comorbid disorders: The case of Howard Original Research Article

This paper integrates the comments of , , and on the case of Howard (), a 51-year-old Vietnam veteran who presented with multiple comorbid psychiatric concerns. This summary conceptualization outlines themes that were common among all three case commentaries and emphasizes issues related to comorbidity. Common themes include the importance of patient preparation for treatment, the necessity for initial and ongoing functional assessments, the value of utilizing patient strengths, the significance of acknowledging the interplay among symptoms, and the advantages of multidisciplinary treatment. All three case commentaries were cautiously optimistic that change could be implemented even in this complicated and chronic case.