Writing therapy for PTSD in substance treatment
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a writing therapy to help people with PTSD who are in residential treatment for substance use. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms by processing traumatic memories.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in residential substance use treatment at MTC.
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD by a clinician.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You can remember the traumatic event well enough to write about it.
- You can speak, read, and write in English.
- You do not have severe mental health issues that would interfere, such as acute psychosis, recent suicide attempt, or recent psychiatric hospitalization.
Quick eligibility check
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