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¹National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Leading experts reflect on advancements in technology-enabled traumatic stress support, highlighting innovations in screening, virtual reality exposure therapy, and integrated digital treatments for diverse populations.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychiatry
Digital Health

Background:

The International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies convened experts to discuss technology's role in mental health.
Traumatic stress support has seen significant evolution with technological integration.

Purpose of the Study:

To capture reflections from pioneers in technology-enabled traumatic stress support.
To understand the impact of their work on current and future research trajectories.

Main Methods:

Invited reflections from three leading researchers and clinicians.
Discussion focused on career contributions, challenges, and influence on the field.

Main Results:

Insights into the development of large-scale screening and treatment technologies.
Demonstration of virtual reality exposure therapy's efficacy and scalability.
Exploration of technology at the intersection of basic mechanisms and novel treatments for military contexts.

Conclusions:

Pioneering efforts have significantly advanced technology-enabled traumatic stress support.
Expert insights offer valuable lessons for the process and content of this specialized field.