What is it about?
Our study explored how negative thoughts related to trauma, known as posttrauma cognitions, are linked to physical pain in veterans receiving intensive treatment for PTSD. Although the program didn’t specifically target pain, we found that veterans who shifted toward more positive trauma-related beliefs also experienced meaningful reductions in pain. This suggests that reshaping how someone thinks about their trauma may help relieve both emotional distress and physical discomfort.
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Why is it important?
These findings highlight the value of cognitive approaches in PTSD treatment and point to a promising way to support veterans coping with both psychological and physical symptoms.
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This page is a summary of: Exploring the relationship between changes in negative posttrauma cognitions and pain intensity in veterans undergoing intensive treatment., Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy, July 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/tra0002022.
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