Brief cognitive-behavioral insomnia treatment for primary care Veterans at elevated risk for suicide: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many patients at risk for suicide present in primary care where insomnia and other suicide risk factors are prevalent. Addressing insomnia in this milieu …

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 …

Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are prevalent and deleterious conditions that commonly co-occur among service …

Depression-related moderators of treatment outcomes in a clinical trial for service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: Major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and this comorbidity is linked to reduced PTSD treatment response, yet …

Exploring the impact of the adaptive disclosure technique on reducing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Veterans: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents significant mental health challenges for veterans, leading to substantial physical, cognitive, and …

Clinical outcomes of telehealth-based cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Introduction: US Veterans are at higher risk for suicide compared to the general population. Access to evidence-based practices for suicide prevention (EBP-SPs) is …

Guideline-concordant cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in the Veterans Health Administration Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury System of Care

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment over medication. However, its use among Veterans in the …

ACTing with mindfulness for pain (AMP): A pilot randomized controlled trial of an integrated acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness meditation program

Abstract: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an empirically-supported psychotherapy for chronic pain. Although mindfulness is a key component of ACT, most ACT protocols do …

Implementation of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention in outpatient military clinics: A practice-based implementation network pilot

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Prioritization of evidence-based practices is a key principle of the strategy to reduce suicide among service members. Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy …

Regulation of cues vs cognitive behavioral therapy for binge eating and weight loss among Veterans: A feasibility and randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the most empirical support for treatment of binge eating. Appetitive traits, including food responsiveness and satiety …

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with prolonged exposure compared to sleep hygiene and prolonged exposure: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: Co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and insomnia disorder is common and associated with greater psychiatric and functional problems than …

Cognitive behavioral therapy alone or in combination with eszopiclone in comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial

Abstract: We sought to assess the augmentation of brief behavioral therapy for insomnia (BBTI) with eszopiclone (ESZ) over BBTI alone for the treatment of chronic insomnia on sleep …