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- Title
Behavioral activation as a primary care-based treatment for PTSD and depression among returning veterans.
- Authors
Jakupcak, Matthew; Wagner, Amy; Paulson, Autumn; Varra, Alethea; McFall, Miles
- Abstract
This preliminary study examined treatment-satisfaction and potential therapeutic benefits of Behavioral Activation as a primary care-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans. Eight veterans were enrolled, 6 completed at least 4 sessions, and 5 veterans completed posttreatment and 3-month follow-up assessments after receiving 5-8 weekly sessions of Behavioral Activation delivered in a specialty postdeployment primary care clinic. Significant and meaningful reductions in PTSD symptoms were found on structured clinical assessments and self-report measures. Posttraumatic stress disorder treatment gains (measured by structured clinical assessments) were maintained at 3-month follow-up. The majority of veterans demonstrated meaningful improvements on depression and quality of life and veterans reported a high satisfaction with treatment.
- Publication
Journal of traumatic stress, 2010, Vol 23, Issue 4, p491
- ISSN
1573-6598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1002/jts.20543