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The impact of exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy for post-trauma nightmares on suicidal ideation
Chelsea M Cogan1, Jenny Y Lee1, Christopher C Cranston2
1Department of Psychology, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Objective:
This study investigated whether a brief psychotherapy for post-trauma nightmares (exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy [ERRT]), reduced suicidal ideation (SI). We hypothesized that: (a) nightmare frequency and severity, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and sleep quality would be related to SI at pretreatment; (b) SI would decrease from pre- to post-treatment; and (c) the decrease in SI would remain after controlling for change in PTSD and depression.
Method:
Seventy-five individuals exposed to a traumatic event and who experienced frequent nightmares (minimum one per week) participated in ERRT. Participants were not required to have a psychological diagnosis. Thirty percent endorsed SI at pretreatment.
Results:
Depression and PTSD were related to SI at pretreatment. SI decreased following treatment; however, the third hypothesis was not supported.
Conclusion:
Results suggest brief psychotherapy targeting post-trauma nightmares may decrease SI. More research is necessary to determine what factors contribute to decreases in SI.
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