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Ptsd Symptom Severity And Neurocognitive Performance As A Function Of Combined Tms And Imaginal Exposure In Oif/Oef Combat Veterans With Treatment Resistant Ptsd, Katharine Seagly
Ptsd Symptom Severity And Neurocognitive Performance As A Function Of Combined Tms And Imaginal Exposure In Oif/Oef Combat Veterans With Treatment Resistant Ptsd, Katharine Seagly
Psychology Theses & Dissertations
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a commonly occurring mental health diagnosis, and is particularly prevalent in combat veterans. Although there has been some success treating PTSD with various forms of therapy, many cases remain refractory to the current standard of care. This pilot study combines transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and the supplementary motor area (SMA) with a standardized exposure protocol for the treatment of chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD. The aims are to (1) determine if the treatment is safe and well tolerated, (2) determine if PTSD and concomitant depression and anxiety symptoms improve, and …