Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 27, 2026
05:49
Stress-Enhanced Fear Learning, a Robust Rodent Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Published on: October 13, 2018
12.8K
Expanding Beneficiary Access to Mental Health Support Utilizing a Digital Health Application: Post-Traumatic Stress
Sheila Ann O'Connor1, Eric Foster2, Timothy W Altizer3
1Installation Director for Psychological Health, Behavioral Health Department, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth, VA, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|January 25, 2026
Summary
Mobile health apps like PTSD Coach can help military members manage post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). This VA-approved tool improves access to care and reduces symptoms, enhancing overall readiness and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Mobile Health Applications
- Military Psychology
Background:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts military veterans and active-duty personnel.
- Limited access to mental health services poses a challenge for this population.
- Mobile health (mHealth) apps show promise in overcoming access barriers and supporting symptom self-management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the PTSD Coach mobile application in reducing post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS).
- To assess the role of mHealth in improving mental health care access for military service members.
- To highlight the utility of PTSD Coach as a self-management tool.
Main Methods:
- Empirical evidence supports the use of the PTSD Coach application.
- The study focuses on the application's ability to facilitate self-management of PTSS.
- Utilizes a cognitive behavioral therapy-based approach.
Main Results:
- PTSD Coach has demonstrated empirical evidence in reducing PTSS.
- The application aids in self-management, leading to symptom reduction and improved outcomes.
- Enhances military readiness through accessible mental health support.
Conclusions:
- Mobile applications like PTSD Coach are effective tools for managing PTSS among military personnel.
- PTSD Coach improves access to mental health care by offering a readily available, evidence-based resource.
- The app supports self-management strategies, contributing to better mental health outcomes and readiness.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Stress and Mental Health
864
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
864
01:27Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
507
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, forced displacement, or severe accidents. It significantly impairs individuals' ability to cope with daily activities and disrupts their emotional and psychological equilibrium.
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
507
01:21Health Literacy
5.2K
Health literacy is an individual's or a community's capacity to comprehend, receive, read, and use relevant healthcare information and services. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) defines health literacy as the cognitive and social skills that determine the ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health. As a result, the WHO helps individuals manage long-term health concerns, participate in preventative...
5.2K
01:30Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
3.3K
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
3.3K
01:29Concepts of Health and Illness
17.6K
Health is a condition of the body, mind, and spirit where an individual remains free from illness. Similarly, wellness is an active state, including living a lifestyle that promotes physical, mental, and emotional health. Physical health is critical for the overall well-being and can be affected by lifestyle, activity level, diet, and behavior. The highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental and universal human right. Consider Lisa, a fifteen-year-old born with congenital...
17.6K
01:21Dimensions of Health and Illness
10.8K
The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.
10.8K