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 …

Cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: An examination of different treatment delivery modalities

Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including prolonged exposure and …

Why might people consider certain posttraumatic stress disorder treatment options and not others?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The 2023 Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense, …

Engagement and completion of evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD among American Indian/Alaska Native, Latino, and White Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Among psychotherapeutic treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder, prolonged exposure, and cognitive processing therapy have distinguished themselves with …

Telebehavioral health, in-person, and hybrid modalities of treatment delivery among US service members: Longitudinal observational study

Abstract: Background: The availability of telebehavioral health care dramatically increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic among both civilian and military populations. After …

Social determinants of health associated with receipt of psychotherapy for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between social determinants of health (SDoH, the conditions in which people live) and receipt of psychotherapy among Veterans …

The protocol matters: A meta-analysis of psychotherapy dropout from specific PTSD treatment approaches in U.S. service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Service members and veterans (collectively, “military populations”) are more likely to drop out of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychotherapies …

All-cause mortality following Veterans Affairs and community mental health residential treatment

Abstract: Importance: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports high demand for mental health residential treatment, which is partially met by private sector care paid for …

Pre-treatment resilience as a predictor of Veterans' post-traumatic stress disorder symptom outcomes immediately and up to 12-months following intensive cognitive processing therapy

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Resilience is associated with lower post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity and may play a beneficial role in PTSD treatment. The present study explored …

A preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of massed delivery of PTSD psychotherapy in VA residential treatment

Abstract: Massed (≥ 3 times a week) delivery of psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has emerged as an alternative to traditional "spaced" (weekly/bi-weekly) …

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal military personnel and Veterans: The Military Suicide Prevention Intervention Research (MSPIRE) randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance US military personnel and veterans have higher rates of suicide than the general population. Previous trials support the efficacy of brief cognitive behavioral …

Evaluating psychedelics and psychedelic assisted psychotherapies for Veterans amidst enthusiasm and advertising hype

Abstract:Purpose of Review: There is growing enthusiasm for psychedelics and psychedelic assisted therapies (PATs) in psychiatric care broadly as well as in the military Veteran …