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Kelly M Ramsey

2 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2025-2026

Papers

Clinical benefits of self-guided mindfulness coach mobile app use for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot randomized control trial.

Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy July 1, 2025 Joseph Wielgosz, Robyn D Walser, Eric Kuhn et al. 8 citations

A pilot randomized trial tested a free, publicly available mobile app called Mindfulness Coach (MC) tailored to veterans with PTSD. Among 173 U.S. veterans, those assigned to self-guided use of the app showed medium reductions in PTSD symptoms and depression after eight weeks compared with a waitlist control group, but no change in psychosocial functioning. Higher-intensity users experienced greater benefits. App engagement was lower for women and minoritized subpopulations. Study attrition was high (68.4%), but diagnostic tests indicated no bias from missing data. Usability and helpfulness ratings were favorable. The findings suggest MC holds promise as a public health resource for veterans with PTSD, though further study is needed to confirm benefits and ensure consistent engagement across groups.

DOI: 10.1037/tra0001736 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Service members' well-being Veteran support Veteran care Veteran wellness +4

Mindfulness Processes and User Experiences in a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindfulness Coach App for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Mindfulness July 11, 2026 Shilpa Hampole, Haijing Wu Hallenbeck, Joseph Wielgosz et al.

Veterans with PTSD who used the Mindfulness Coach mobile app for 8 weeks showed improvements in two facets of mindfulness—describing and nonjudgment—compared to a waitlist control group, and both groups improved in psychological flexibility. Qualitative interviews indicated positive experiences, perceived reductions in stress, PTSD symptoms, and sleep problems, but also barriers to use. High attrition limited the findings' generalizability, highlighting challenges in sustaining engagement with self-guided digital interventions. The app is described as a low-cost, scalable tool that may extend access to mindfulness-based strategies for veterans with PTSD.

DOI: 10.1007/s12671-026-02930-7 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Meditation Randomized controlled trial Psychological intervention +10