Evaluating a Cognitive-Behavioral Group Treatment Program for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The need to develop and further refine efficient and effective treatments for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a climate of reduced mental health resources is critical. This study examined the impact of a series of cognitive-behavioral groups administered in an urban VA setti...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Psychological services 2004-07, Vol.1 (2), p.140-146 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The need to develop and further refine efficient and effective treatments
for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a
climate of reduced mental health resources is critical. This study
examined the impact of a series of cognitive-behavioral groups
administered in an urban VA setting. The participants were veterans
with chronic and severe PTSD, many of them struggling with additional
physical and mental health problems. The data indicate modest
improvements in the distress level of the veterans. Additional
research is needed to further isolate the key elements of treatment that are
most effective, palatable for patients, and cost-effective
for the providers. |
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ISSN: | 1541-1559 1939-148X |
DOI: | 10.1037/1541-1559.1.2.140 |