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 …

PTSD symptoms change in response to a brief intensive trauma-focused treatment programme in non-Veterans and Veterans with war-related PTSD

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to benefit from trauma-focused treatment than are patients with …

The impact of patient barriers and organizational factors on treatment dropout in posttraumatic stress disorder specialty care

Abstract: Many veterans who begin evidence-based therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) discontinue care prior to treatment completion. Examination of individual-level …

Examining the associations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters across cognitive processing therapy

Abstract: Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a well-known trauma-focused treatment that aims to generate more adaptive posttrauma cognitions and emotions. Changes in cognitions …

"It made me feel more alive": A qualitative analysis of quality of life improvements following completion of trauma-focused therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor quality of life. Although randomized clinical trial data show improvements in quality of life following …

Why do Veterans not respond as well as civilians to trauma-focused therapies for PTSD?

Abstract: This column first reviews evidence that veterans have poorer response to trauma-focused therapies for PTSD compared to civilians. We then consider several explanations …

Current research on matching trauma-focused therapies to Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma-focused (psycho)therapies (TFTs) are often used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) of (military) veterans, including prolonged exposure …

Mental health and functional impairment outcomes following a 6-week intensive treatment programme for UK military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a naturalistic study to explore dropout and health outcomes at follow-up

Abstract: Combat Stress, a UK national charity for veterans with mental health problems, has been funded by the National Health Service (NHS) to provide a national specialist …