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Review of group treatment for PTSD

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide a brief review of group treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This review includes a description of group-based treatments for PTSD and the available data on the efficacy of group treatment for PTSD. The literature review indicates that group treatment for PTSD is efficacious compared with no treatment. However, specific types of group treatment are not efficacious when compared with a nonspecific group treatment, such as psychoeducation or supportive counseling. Recommendations for practice and research are made in light of the available literature.

Source: The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development

DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2011.07.0123

Authors: Denise M. Sloan, Michelle J. Bovin, Paula P. Schnurr

Institutions: National Center for PTSD, National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Boston University, VA Boston Healthcare System, Dartmouth College

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institute of Mental Health