Dr. Patricia A. Resick Video: Comparison of Cognitive Processing Therapy in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Feb 02, 2011

The Defense Department’s Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs produced video interviews with STRONG STAR researchers discussing how their studies are expected to help service members and veterans with PTSD. Here is an interview with Dr. Patricia Resick, developer of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), talking about her treatment study using CPT.

Fort Hood Soldiers Wanted for PTSD Study

Fort Hood Herald
Jan 11, 2011

This news article by the Fort Hood Herald, a publication of the Killeen Daily Herald, highlights two PTSD treatment studies being launched at Fort Hood by the STRONG STAR Consortium. One features Prolonged Exposure; the other features Cognitive Processing Therapy. Both studies are delivering therapies that have proven highly effective in treating civilians with PTSD and now are evaluating the therapies’ efficacy in treating combat-related PTSD, as well as the treatment delivery method that is best suited to active-duty military personnel. (Link to article no longer available.)

Psychologist Craig Bryan: Treating Vets for PTSD

National Public Radio, "Fresh Air"
Nov 08, 2010

Craig J. Bryan, PhD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, who studies suicidal behaviors and prevention strategies, serves as a co-investigator with STRONG STAR and an advisor to the Department of Defense on PTSD and suicide prevention and treatment research. In this interview with NPR’s “Fresh Air,” he discusses the relationship between PTSD and suicidality and challenges faced by the military in helping troops deal with combat stress.

Researcher Explores Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Active-Duty Military Personnel

Killeen Daily Herald
Oct 31, 2010

The Killeen Daily Herald speaks with Daniel Taylor, PhD, of the University of North Texas, who leads a DoD-funded study on the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia in active-duty military personnel. Dr. Taylor is working collaboratively with STRONG STAR on this important study since PTSD and insomnia commonly co-occur. (Link to story no longer available.)

Treatment of Active Duty Military with PTSD in Primary Care: PTSD-PC Program Early Findings

Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Jun 14, 2010

Research highlights by the CDMRP include a feature on a STRONG STAR pilot study headed by Lt Col Jeffrey Cigrang. Aimed at improving access to and reducing stigma often associated with PTSD treatment in the mental health setting, this program delivers therapy in the primary care environment.

The 2010 TIME 100: Edna Foa

TIME Magazine
Apr 29, 2010

TIME Magazine names Edna Foa, PhD, director of the Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxiety Disorder at the University of Pennsylvania and a leading researcher with the STRONG STAR Consortium, to the 2010 TIME 100, the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

TAMEST Members Discuss Ways to Improve Military Healthcare

Texas Public Radio
Jan 11, 2010

The annual meeting of The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas focused on advances in military health care. TPR news coverage of the event includes comments from leading experts, including STRONG STAR Consortium Director Dr. Alan Peterson. (Link to story no longer available.)

Mental Health Experts Mobilize Against Troops’ Trauma

USA Today
Nov 22, 2009

In its coverage of the 2009 annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, USA Today speaks with mental health experts who work with troops back from deployment—including STRONG STAR investigators Alan Peterson and David Riggs— about the latest efforts to treat PTSD.

Combating PTSD and TBI

ADVANCE for Nurses
Oct 14, 2009

This news article outlines the toll that PTSD has taken on combat veterans and describes how STRONG STAR investigators are working to develop and test treatment therapies that are effective and feasible for members of the military. (Link to story no longer available.)

New Approach to PTSD Offers Service Members Greater Privacy, Reduced Stigma

Wilford Hall Medical Center
Jul 14, 2009

Service members seeking help for deployment-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder now have the option of being treated through primary care channels, thanks to a new pilot program offered at Wilford Hall Medical Center and other San Antonio locations through the STRONG STAR Multidisciplinary PTSD Research Consortium. The primary goal of this new research program is to offer effective therapy for PTSD within the primary care environment, where service members are likely to feel more comfortable seeking mental health assistance. (Link to story no longer available.)