Reducing posttraumatic stress disorder symptom severity among depressed women with childhood sexual abuse histories in interpersonal psychotherapy-trauma: The role of improved social functioning.
Cathryn Glanton HolzhauerPaul DubersteinErin A WardNancy TalbotPublished in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2022)
Findings support that a non-exposure-based therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms via improved social functioning. Given extensive literature showing the importance of social functioning in mental health generally and PTSD specifically, integrating a focus on social functioning (e.g., building social skills, expanding support networks) into treatments, including exposure-based treatments, may enhance outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).