Is Cognitive Therapy Treatment An Effective Way To Reduce PTSD?
With the increased awareness of Post Traumatic Stress (PSTD) in soldiers, it has been noted in a recent study that cognitive processing therapy may be used as an effective form of treatment.
A study which was published in JAMA Psychiatry is the largest ever randomized clinical trial of PTSD treatment in active-duty soldiers. The study found that both group and individual CPT could reduce symptoms but it seems individual therapy produced greater symptoms reduction.
Cognitive processing therapy was specifically designed to reduce symptoms of trauma. The CPT was in most parts conducted over 12 sessions and utilizes the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Cognitive processing therapy was specifically designed to reduce symptoms of trauma. Usually conducted over 12 sessions, CPT draws upon principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT endeavors to help participants detect and correct thoughts that negatively affect their emotions and behavior. CPT aims to change the way survivors think about traumatic experiences by helping them regain a sense of control over their lives.
For the effectiveness of CPT to be analysed the researchers used nearly 270 active duty soldiers.
Each soldier asked for treatment at an Army medical center during 2012 and 2014. Each individual soldier had no history of psychosis, nor had they experienced suicidal or homicidal thoughts. The soliders experienced stability with medication and each one also had a PTSD diagnosis.
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The soldiers were split in to either an individual or group session CPT.
Soldiers in the group CPT had 2 90 minute sessions per week whereas those who were participating in the individual sessions also had these twice weekly but for a short 60 minutes on each occasion.
The results showed that while both options of therapy did work, those who experienced the individual sessions showed a greater reduction in PTSD symptoms.
Almost 50% of those who had the individual therapy were no longer diagnosed PTSD. However, participants for both groups experienced a similar reduction in depression symptoms.
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