PTSD Coach
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Introduction
A free smart phone application for Android or Apple devices developed by Department of Defense & Veterans Affairs.
Indications
- treatment of PTSD
- improves PTSD symptoms of depression & psychosocial functioning
- does not improve coping self-efficacy[1]
Procedure
- offers
- psychoeducation
- symptom assessment checklists
- evidence-based self-management tools
- relationship exercises
- stress inoculation training
- grounding
- find-support section
- personalized information
- emergency services
Notes
- participant use the application 1-2 days/week (average)
More general terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kuhn E, Kanuri N, Hoffman JE et al. A randomized controlled trial of a smartphone app for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. J Consult Clin Psychol 2017 Mar; 85:267 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28221061 <Internet> http://psycnet.apa.org/?&fa=main.doiLanding&doi=10.1037/ccp0000163