Examining differences in neurobehavioral symptom changes across two cognitive processing therapy-based intensive PTSD treatment programs for Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Previous research demonstrates that evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are effective in reducing postconcussive-like symptoms …

Cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in first responders and Veterans: Flexing the approach with explicit case formulation

Abstract: There is a need to improve psychological interventions for first responders and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We conducted an open trial integrating …

Associations between delivery modality and treatment dose and density of trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Recommended evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy …

Can interpersonal trust predict and account for symptom change during group cognitive processing therapy for PTSD? An investigation of the iterated trust game

Abstract: Objective: Group cognitive processing therapy (GCPT) is frequently utilized to treat PTSD within the VA healthcare system, but its mechanisms are not well understood. …

Sleep disturbances and PTSD: Identifying baseline predictors of insomnia response in an intensive treatment programme

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether baseline demographic and clinical variables could predict clinically significant reductions in insomnia symptoms among veterans …

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 …

Combat posttraumatic stress disorder as complex and considerations for future treatment of combat complex PTSD

Abstract: Research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) indicates that veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience significantly higher rates …

Low rates of symptom exacerbation during and after massed cognitive processing therapy across Veteran and community samples

Abstract: Clinicians have expressed concerns that symptoms may worsen during evidence‐based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as cognitive processing …

Comparing suicide rates for cognitive processing therapy versus prolonged exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare suicide mortality rates for patients receiving two evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) protocols for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Changes in pain and related health outcomes after cognitive processing therapy in an active duty military sample

Abstract: This study explored the association between changes in pain and related health outcomes and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following cognitive processing …

Impact of self-reported cannabis use on Veterans' intensive posttraumatic stress disorder treatment outcomes

Abstract: Objective: The impact of cannabis use on evidence-based posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment outcomes remains inconclusive. Further, few studies to date have …

Residual symptoms following trauma-focused treatment for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

Abstract: Despite effective psychotherapy options for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some patients do not fully respond, and even among those reporting substantial …