Written exposure therapy for PTSD in active duty personnel
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This study tests if a 10-week written exposure therapy program, delivered by behavioral health technicians, can help active duty military personnel with PTSD. It may help you process traumatic events in a structured, supportive way.
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Who can take part
- You are an active duty military member, 18 or older.
- You have significant PTSD symptoms, as measured by a clinician.
- You are not at immediate risk of harming yourself or others.
- You don't have severe mental health issues like mania, psychosis, or a serious substance use problem.
- You can understand the screening questionnaires.
- You do not have firm plans to leave the military within the next 10 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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