2026/01/28 by Cassandra R. W. Harmsen, George A. Langdon, Robert A. Cribbie +2
Medicine · Psychology · #Digital Mental Health Interventions #Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research #Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
paper · doi:10.1080/00207284.2025.2600104
crossref issued 2026/01/28 · crossref published 2026/01/28 · crossref published-online 2026/01/28 · openalex publication_date 2026/01/28 · crossref created 2026/01/28 · openalex created_date 2026/01/29 · crossref published-print 2026/07/03 · crossref deposited 2026/07/27 · crossref indexed 2026/07/27 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/02
This study examined the feasibility of online group therapy for trauma survivors. Community-based participants (N = 178; 64% women; mean age = 43) self-referred for an eight-week psychoeducational, skills-based trauma therapy group, which was offered via secure video conferencing. Participants were diverse in terms of socio-economic status and ethnic identity. Participants completed the PCL-5 at registration (T0), pre-treatment (T1), and post-treatment (T2). T0-T1 reflected a waitlist period; T1-T2 represented the treatment phase. Mixed effects models showed significant overall PCL-5 reductions from T0-T2, with clinically meaningful change during treatment (T1-T2). PTSD symptom subtypes as measured by the PCL-5 (reexperiencing, avoidance, negative cognition/mood, arousal) also improved. Findings support telemedicine as a feasible option for fostering stabilization skills and reducing barriers to trauma treatment.