Development Of a Virtual Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) Platform and Mobile Health App
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility and utility of SIT delivered asynchronously (self-paced) via fully virtual platform with and without the aid of a mobile health application and to determine initial change over baseline in terms of reduction in PTSD symptoms and improvement in resiliency in participants receiving the virtual SIT prototype, using Linear Mixed Models (LMMs),
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * US Military Veterans / Service Members * diagnosis of PTSD as measured by a Posttraumatic Symptom Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) score of \>33 * history of combat trauma and/or military service in an imminent danger pay area * be fluent in English. * be capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form and in this protocol. * have access to a SmartPhone or tablet to utilize the mobile health app and/OR access the virtual classroom. * agree to undergo psychometric testing and participate in ongoing assessments throughout the study duration. * be willing to comply with all study procedures, able to complete all assessments independently, and available for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Active suicidal ideation as assessed by the Investigator at screening or as identified during the study. * Clinically significant history of psychotic disorder, bipolar spectrum