The impact of multiple traumatic events on habituation during exposure therapy in active-duty military and combat Veterans

Abstract: Exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is efficacious for treating patients with multiple traumatic events. However, individuals with PTSD with …

Behavioral health technician delivered written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in the military: Design of a hybrid implementation effectiveness trial

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects up to 13-17 % of active duty military personnel who deployed after 9/11 and significantly impacts military readiness. …

Augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET) for military-related PTSD: A thematic analysis of stakeholder perspectives guiding iterative development

Abstract: Despite the efficacy of trauma-focused therapies, many veterans with PTSD leave treatment prematurely and experience persistent functional impairments. This is often due …

Perceptions and experiences of Renew: an exposure-based mobile app for posttraumatic stress

Abstract: Mobile mental health (mHealth) applications could increase access to psychological care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but very few applications for PTSD …

Pretreatment characteristics associated with symptom reduction during group cognitive processing therapy versus exposure therapy for PTSD: an exploratory study of Veterans

Abstract: Exposure and cognitive-based therapies are both effective for PTSD, but knowledge of which intervention is best for which patient is lacking. This lack of knowledge is …

Impact of dissociation on exposure therapy for PTSD outcomes and adherence among U.S. military service members

Abstract: Emotional engagement is necessary for successful exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but dissociation is considered a barrier to emotional …

Acquisition, extinction, and return of fear in veterans in intensive outpatient prolonged exposure therapy: A fear-potentiated startle study

Abstract: Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is a first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and involves repeated presentation of trauma-related cues without …

Augmenting treatment efficiency in exposure therapy for PTSD: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of yohimbine HCl

Abstract: The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist, yohimbine, can facilitate fear extinction in animals and humans. One potential mechanism is increased noradrenergic activity …