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PTSD Coach
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)
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General
mobile electronic application; smart phone application
References
- 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
PMID: 28221061
http://psycnet.apa.org/?&fa=main.doiLanding&doi=10.1037/ccp0000163