Neurocognitive predictors of treatment outcomes in psychotherapy for comorbid PTSD and substance use disorders.

J Cobb ScottKevin G LynchDavid P CenknerShannon M Kehle-ForbesMelissa A PolusnyRuben C GurShirley ChenEdna B FoaDavid W Oslin

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2021)

Individuals with lower verbal memory functioning had less robust PTSD and SUD symptom reductions in PTSD/SUD psychotherapy, with differences that were generally small in magnitude. Those with better working memory functioning had worse SUD outcomes. Together with prior literature, findings suggest that neurocognitive functioning may impact the effectiveness of PTSD and SUD treatment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

working memory
posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
systematic review
transcranial direct current stimulation
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
randomized controlled trial
bipolar disorder
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metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
smoking cessation
adverse drug