Using Smart Phone Technology To Rural Veterans

USING SMART PHONE TECHNOLOGY AS A PLATFORM FOR DELIVERING MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO RURAL VETERANS

The purpose of this study is to see if a new Smart Phone application can help Veterans manage their panic symptoms after completing a two-day treatment for panic attacks.

The first goal is to see how helpful the Smart Phone application is in helping veterans with panic symptoms continue to improve after you complete treatment.

The second goal of this study is to find out how much veterans like the Smart Phone application.

The third goal is to see how practical it is to use the Smart Phone application as a form of follow-up care. We want to see how much time is needed to provide technical support in using the application.

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants must

1. be an Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) Veteran
2. currently meet criteria for PD with or without Agoraphobia
3. complete the weekend PD treatment at the Lufkin, Conroe or Texas City CBOC.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. current substance dependence
2. organic psychosis
3. symptomatic bipolar disorder
4. severe depression with suicidal intent or plan
5. cognitive impairment (indicated by scores <20 on SLUMS)