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Digital PTSD Intervention Study Completed: webSTAIR Platform Shows Promise for Reducing Waitlist Burden in Safety Net Settings

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7 June 2026

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A completed feasibility study of webSTAIR, a digital mental health platform for PTSD treatment, shows promise for addressing treatment gaps in safety net healthcare settings. The study evaluated web-based skills training with community health worker support for patients on behavioral health waitlists.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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