Comparing treatment outcomes of prolonged exposure therapy across trauma type and Veteran status

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy (PE) across trauma types (combat, terror, civilian) and veteran status (military …

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 …

A multisite retrospective review exploring the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to Veterans via telehealth (TH) versus in person (IP)

Abstract: Objective: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is strongly recommended for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet, few studies have evaluated EMDR in …

Buprenorphine discontinuation and utilization of psychosocial services: A national study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Longer duration of treatment with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with improved outcomes, but long-term retention remains a challenge. …

Sudden gains in cognitive processing therapy with and without behavioral activation among service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: Sudden gains—large, rapid, and stable symptom reductions during treatment—are associated with better patient outcomes. Little is known about sudden gains among …

A pilot evaluation of a therapeutically applied tabletop role playing game group therapy among Veterans

Abstract: Social connectedness is a fundamental human need that is thwarted by chronic loneliness. The therapeutic application of role-playing games (TA-RPG) has the potential to …

The association between low clinic reach and racial disparity in trauma-focused psychotherapy initiation across the US Veterans Health Administration: Secondary analysis of national program evaluation data

Abstract: Reach of trauma-focused psychotherapies (TFPs) varies across clinics for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the US Veterans Health Administration but it is unknown …

Veterans' experiences of somatic experiencing and prolonged exposure therapies for post‐traumatic stress disorder: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Despite the proliferation of research into evidence based treatment for military PTSD there is little evidence for treatment assignment criterion and military …

Beyond symptom reduction: Veterans' goals for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment

Abstract: Despite a varied selection of available trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few veterans receive a full …

A qualitative analysis of lived experiences, mental health treatment needs, and psychotherapeutic applications among Veterans with long COVID

Abstract: Long COVID remains a pressing health concern among Americans, with current data suggesting that 45% of those infected by COVID-19 experience at least one symptom of Long …

A qualitative analysis of lived experiences, mental health treatment needs, and psychotherapeutic applications among Veterans with long COVID

Abstract: Long COVID remains a pressing health concern among Americans, with current data suggesting that 45% of those infected by COVID-19 experience at least one symptom of Long …

Risky sexual behavior in Veterans seeking substance use and mental health treatment

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are at an elevated risk for substance use and risky sexual behaviors, either of which may function as coping responses to trauma exposure. …