Prolonged exposure (PE) is an effective first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), regardless of the type of trauma, for Veterans and military personnel. Extensive
research and clinical practice guidelines from vari-ous organizations support this
conclusion. PE is effective in reducing PTSD symptoms and has also demonstrated efficacy
in reducing comorbid issues such as anger, guilt, negative health perceptions, and
depression. PE has demonstrated efficacy in diagnostically complex populations and …