A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deise D. Mendes ◽  
Marcelo Feijó Mello ◽  
Paula Ventura ◽  
Cristiane De Medeiros Passarela ◽  
Jair De Jesus Mari
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral

Social support and cognitive–behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review.

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Fredette ◽  
Ghassan El-Baalbaki ◽  
Véronique Palardy ◽  
Elias Rizkallah ◽  
Stéphane Guay
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a Group of Militaries With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S513-S513
Author(s):  
H. El Kefi ◽  
W. Abdelghaffar ◽  
A. Baatout ◽  
C. Bechikh Brahim ◽  
W. Krir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a high prevalence and severe impact in military populations. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is indicated in this condition but it is a structured therapy that requires patients’ motivation and doctors’ availability.Objectives and aimsAssess feasibility and effectiveness of CBT in a military group with PTSD.MethodsA group of six militaries that witnessed the same traumatic event (an armed attack) and were diagnosed with PTSD were involved in a structured individual session CBT with one therapist. An assessment using the PTSD checklist for DSM (PCL) was performed initially and in halfway therapy. The therapy included an education about PTSD, a cognitive restructuring, a behavioral approach via home tasks and relaxation techniques.ResultsThe initial PCL scores varied from 25 to 55. All patients were initially on sick leave. Five patients had adjunctive antidepressant medications and one patient was only on therapy. Three patients showed no motivation and were excluded after 3 sessions. Two patients have had 7 weekly sessions and were able to return to work in the same place. One patient with severe PTSD had 2 sessions monthly, he had slight clinical improvement and could not come back to military work. The three patients who are still in therapy have improved PCL scores.ConclusionsCBT can be effective in PTSD. The outcome depends on initial severity of PTSD and assiduity.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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