Evaluation of Telehealth Interventions for Post-Trauma Stress
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Post Traumatic Stress Disorders focused on measuring Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Telehealth Intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: documented United States military service in war or peacekeeping theater a current diagnosis of PTSD or partial PTSD access to a telephone Exclusion Criteria: veteran's mental status precludes completion of the assessment procedures (e.g., severe organicity or active psychosis) the veteran's regimen of psychiatric medication has not been stable over the past two months (if applicable) the veteran has symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of alcohol or drug dependence within the past three months.
Sites / Locations
- VA Boston Healthcare System
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Mindfulness Telehealth for PTSD
Psychoeducation Telehealth for PTSD
Participants receive two in-person sessions and 6 sessions over the phone. Participants are introduced to mindfulness concepts. CDs with guided meditation exercises are given to participants and they are asked to practice between sessions.
Participants receive two in-person sessions and six telehealth sessions with education about symptoms of PTSD and coping strategies. In addition, participants are asked to read short homework assignments and think about them during the week; these are discussed in weekly sessions.