Moving Effective Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder to Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Active Duty Military

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Summary

Due to perceived stigma, many Service members with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not receive mental health treatment. This randomized clinical trial examined the efficacy of brief cognitive-behavior therapy in reducing PTSD symptoms when delivered in a primary care setting with Active Duty Service members. Results showed a marked reduction in PTSD severity and general distress.

Citation
Cigrang, J. A. , Rauch, S. A. , Mintz, J. , Brundige, A. R. , Mitchell, J. A. , Young-McCaughan, S. , Roache, J. D. , Hembree, E. A. , Goodie, J. L. , Sonnek, S. M. , Peterson, A. L. (2017). Moving Effective Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder to Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Active Duty Military. Families, Systems, & Health, 35, 450-462. doi:10.1037/fsh0000315