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Spring Military-PTSD: Development and pilot evaluation of a guided digital therapy for military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioural therapy with a trauma focus (CBT-TF) is the gold-standard treatment for military post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but access is …

Parenting-STAIR Modular: A randomized controlled trial of a trauma-focused parenting intervention for military-connected mothers and their children

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military-connected mothers (MCM; mothers who are either service members or veterans or spouses of a service member or veteran) experience significant trauma …

Treatment outcomes of sexual minority women (SMW) Veterans with military sexual trauma (MST)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although sexual minority women (SMW) veterans are disproportionately impacted by military sexual trauma and its negative consequences, little research has …

A 3-step theory informed examination of PTSD, interpersonal challenges, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation in women Veterans with military sexual trauma

Abstract: U.S. military veterans are at a greater risk of suicide than non-veteran adults, and this risk is exacerbated in women veterans who have experienced military sexual …

A network analysis of psychosocial functioning and posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms in a nationally representative US Veteran cohort

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression adversely affect psychosocial functioning, both separately and especially when they co-occur. Despite the high …

Sequenced psychotherapy improves evidence-based trauma-focused psychotherapy initiation and retention in a national sample of Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling condition costing the Veterans Administration (VA) $5 billion annually in disability compensation. Despite …

Brief peer-supported web-based skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation (BPS webSTAIR) for trauma-exposed Veterans in the community: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Peer-supported mobile health (mHealth) programs hold the promise of providing a low-burden approach to increasing access to care and improving mental health. …

Change processes associated with functional improvement in a web-based version of skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation (webSTAIR) for trauma-exposed Veterans

Abstract: Objective: In spite of the evidence that both symptom reduction and functional improvement are important for supporting recovery from trauma, psychotherapy process …

Enhanced Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation versus Treatment as Usual for ICD-11 Complex PTSD: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (The RESTORE Trial)

Abstract: Introduction: Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a relatively new condition in ICD-11. This pilot randomised controlled trial aimed to compare a four-module intervention developed …

Preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of group webSTAIR for trauma-exposed Veterans in primary care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A substantial number of trauma-exposed veterans seen in primary care report significant symptoms of PTSD and depression. While primary care mental health …

A home-based telehealth randomized controlled trial of skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation versus present-centered therapy for women Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma

Abstract: Objective: This randomized trial tested the effectiveness of Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) compared to present-centered therapy (PCT) …

A prognostic index to predict symptom and functional outcomes of a coached, web-based intervention for trauma-exposed veterans

Abstract: Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have studied interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder and co-occurring conditions in both traditional and …