New therapy helps veterans with mental illness find work and improve health

NCT ID NCT04504903

First seen Apr 06, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Work Success (CBTw) in 294 veterans with serious mental illness (like PTSD or depression) who were unemployed. The goal was to help them find and keep competitive jobs, which can improve their health and well-being. Researchers measured how many weeks participants worked and their feelings about employment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

    Hines, Illinois, 60141-5000, United States

  • Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-2884, United States

  • St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division, St. Louis, MO

    St Louis, Missouri, 63106, United States

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