PTSD treatment for incarcerated men and women
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a group therapy for PTSD, called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), helps people in prison. If you have PTSD and are on a waitlist for trauma treatment, this study may offer you a chance to get therapy sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must have a current PTSD diagnosis, confirmed within the last 2 months
- You must be able and willing to join group therapy sessions
- You cannot have active symptoms of psychosis that would make group participation hard
- You must not have active suicidal thoughts with a plan or intent
- Your release date must not be before the treatment group ends
- You must understand the consent form, as shown by passing a short quiz
- You cannot have taken part in earlier CPT groups with the UW project
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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