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Battlemind debriefing and battlemind training as early interventions with soldiers returning from Iraq: randomization by platoon

Adler, Amy B., Bliese, Paul D., McGurk, Dennis, Hoge, Charles W., Castro, Carl Andrew·2009·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
DOI 10.1037/a0016877
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Researchers have found that there is an increase in mental heath problems as a result of military-related traumatic events, and such problems increase in the months following return from combat. Nevertheless, researchers have not assessed the impact of early intervention efforts with this at-risk population. In the present study, the authors compared different early interventions with 2,297 U.S. soldiers following a year-long deployment to Iraq. Platoons were randomly assigned to standard postdeployment stress education, Battlemind debriefing, and small and large group Battlemind training. Results from a 4-month follow-up with 1,060 participants showed those with high levels of combat exposure who received Battlemind debriefing reported fewer posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression symptoms, and sleep problems than those in stress education. Small group Battlemind training participants with high combat exposure reported fewer posttraumatic stress symptoms and sleep problems than stress education participants. Compared to stress education participants, large group Battlemind training participants with high combat exposure reported fewer posttraumatic stress symptoms and lower levels of stigma and, regardless of combat exposure, reported fewer depression symptoms. Findings demonstrate that brief early interventions have the potential to be effective with at-risk occupational groups.

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Authors
Adler, A. B., Bliese, P. D., McGurk, D., Hoge, C. W., & Castro, C. A.
Affiliations
  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (US)
  • United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (US)
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Venue
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2009
Volume
77
Issue
5
Pages
928-940
ISSN
  • 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2117
DOI
10.1037/a0016877
OpenAlex
W1993064288
Cited by
372
References
48
Citations by year
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FWCI
27.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder, combat exposure, early intervention, stress education, depression, sleep disorders, stigma, military mental health, group debriefing
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Adult, Combat Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Female, Health Education, Humans, Leadership, Male, Military Personnel, Peer Group, Psychotherapy, Brief, Psychotherapy, Group, Risk Factors, Sleep Wake Disorders, Social Support, Socialization, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Young Adult

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