Experiential Avoidance in Combat Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Experiential Avoidance in Combat Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

This study plans to examine if symptoms of PTSD affect how Veterans who have served in combat think and react to certain information, and whether or not this has an influence on suicidal thoughts.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. History of combat service
2. Diagnosis of PTSD confirmed by the CAPS or
3. No current diagnosis of PTSD
4. Age 18-65

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability to adequately respond to questions regarding the informed consent procedure.
2. History of significant neurological disease
3. Diagnosis of Schizophrenia or other Psychosis
4. Alcohol abuse/dependence or illicit drug use in the two weeks prior to testing
5. No history of combat service