Original Research J Clin Psychiatry August 2021

Equine-Assisted Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Military Veterans: An Open Trial

JCP 2021;82(5):10.4088/JCP.21m14005

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in J Clin Psychiatry. JCP 2021;82(5):10.4088/JCP.21m14005 Clinical Summary Many military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder do not fully remit with standard care, and dropout and treatment avoidance are common. This study tests whether a manualized equine-assisted therapy program can engage veterans and reduce PTSD and depressive symptoms without the trauma-focused demands that lead some patients to avoid treatment. FAQ Did equine-assisted therapy reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans in this study? 10 questions
Key Takeaways Engagement was strong in this veteran sample: only 5 patients (7.9%) discontinued EAT, including 4 patients (6.3%) before midpoint and 1 patient (1.6%) after, despite the intervention requiring weekly travel to an equestrian center. 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How should clinicians determine whether a military veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder is an appropriate candidate for the EAT-PTSD program used in this trial? 7 steps Clinical Guide How was the manualized group equine-assisted therapy protocol for posttraumatic stress disorder delivered to military veterans in this trial? 10 steps
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