Testing a Self-Management App for Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Self-Management App for Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress: The Role of Coaching Support

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and efficacy of a self-guided behavioral health tool delivered by mobile app (called "Renew") for people who are experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress. This study also aims to determine the necessity of coaching support over and above support from peers, shedding light on the critical question of level of support resources needed to maintain mHealth app engagement.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Veterans 18 years or older
• own an Android smart phone (as the app is only available for Android)
• self-report having experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress (defined as a PCL-5 score of 31 or higher).

Exclusion Criteria:

• None