Project 2 Early Draft

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  • Study Specifies Core Cognitive Abnormalities in PTSD

    Study Specifies Core Cognitive Abnormalities in PTSD
    A study performed by Ehlers in 2000 identified idiosyncratic appraisals and the occurance of re-experiencing events to be core to PTSD. Ehlers built upon the study in 2008 by investigating and proving cognitive therapy (CT) an effective form of treatment for combat-related PTSD.

  • EMDR Study Inconclusive for Effectiveness in the Treatment of PTSD

    EMDR Study Inconclusive for Effectiveness in the Treatment of PTSD
    Prior to the study done by Albright in 2009, EMDR was used as a treatment method for general PTSD. However, the results of this study did not prove EMDR to be effective in treating combat-related PTSD. EMDR was deemed a premature and experimental method of treatment with little evidence for effectiveness.

  • Stellate Ganglion Block Proves Effective for the Treatement of PTSD

    Stellate Ganglion Block Proves Effective for the Treatement of PTSD
    A study done by Mulvaney in 2010 used PTSD checklist (PCL) to determine that SGB provides immediate and stable relief of PTSD symptoms. Prior to the SGB, the patient’s PCL score displayed a PTSD diagnosis, while the post SGB PCL score did not display a PTSD diagnosis. After seven months of follow ups, the patient’s PCL score remained below the PTSD diagnosis cutoff, proving SGB an effective method of treatment.

  • Department of Veteran Affairs Hires 800 New Peer Support Providers

    Department of Veteran Affairs Hires 800 New Peer Support Providers
    In 2013, the President of the United States of America mandated nationwide that the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) hires 800 new peer support providers. This allowed for the opportunity of peer support integration for the VA's treatment of PTSD. Peer support study published in 2015 by Hundt.

  • Iranian Study on Mindfulness Training Improves the Quality of Life for Warfare Victims with PTSD

    Iranian Study on Mindfulness Training Improves the Quality of Life for Warfare Victims with PTSD
    In a study done by Azad in 2014, pre, post, and delayed post quality of life questionnaires were conducted before and after the administration of mindfulness training (MT) therapy. The post questionnaires showed an improved quality of life for the veterans.

  • Study Confirms Effectiveness of Integrated Therapies for PTSD

    Study Confirms Effectiveness of Integrated Therapies for PTSD
    The study conducted by Killeen in 2015 proves that the integration of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive restructuring with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps to significantly reduce the symptoms of PTSD.