Publications by authors named "Vinodini Kumaravelu"
BMC Psychiatry
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The THRIVE study aims to adapt a proven PTSD treatment for people using multiple substances while they receive methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), targeting those with a history of trauma and severe PTSD symptoms.
- The adapted treatment includes a condensed schedule of skill-building and narrative therapy sessions designed to help participants manage their PTSD and substance use more effectively.
- The study will involve a preliminary trial with 80 participants to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness and gather insights for future larger trials focused on improving outcomes for this vulnerable population.
