Investigating the Use of Goal Management Therapy in Improving Cognitive Functioning in Public Safety Personnel With PTSD

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  18 to 70

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* have a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)
* are able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* receiving treatment with anti-cholinergics, anti-psychotic medication, or psychostimulants
* use of benzodiazepines within the last 24 hours
* have had Electroconvulsive therapy within the past year
* a diagnosis of substance dependence or abuse within the past 6 months
* a recent history (within the past 12 months) of medical disorder known to adversely affect cognition
* a history of head trauma with more than one minute of loss of consciousness or a history of traumatic brain injury
* a history of neurological disorder
* a diagnosis of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
* a history of a neurodevelopmental disorder