Adjustment Disorder (AjD) is the most common mental health condition diagnosed in Active Duty personnel, and is diagnosed following an extreme stress event such as traumatic loss of a comrade, serious accident or injury, or other intense stress event. Despite its high prevalence, no evidence based treatment for AjD has been subjected to randomized controlled trials. This study seeks to build on the research team's pilot work across several disorders study to benefit service members and Veterans with AjD, a highly prevalent but frequently inadequately treated condition.
The investigators will compare the effects of Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT) vs treatment as usual which is Moving Forward Problem Solving Therapy (TAU-PST) on AjD symptom outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that TBT will result in greater overall symptom reduction compared to TAU-PST.
Adult male or female over the age of 18 that has served, or is currently serving, in the military.
Stable psychotropic medication for at least 4 weeks if applicable
Current DSM-5 diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder
Active psychosis
Suicidal ideation with clear intent
Severe substance use
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead sponsor
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Collaborator
U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Collaborator