SLM Process Research Study

Summary Report on SLM Process Research Study

Introduction

This report presents the findings of a study on patients undergoing treatment for various psychological and psychiatric conditions using a particular therapeutic approach. The data was collected and analysed to understand the effectiveness of the treatment across different parameters.

Demographic Information

The study involved multiple case studies with participants varying in age, gender, and service background. Here is a summary of the demographic details:

  • Age Range: 32 – 52 years
  • Gender: Both male and female participants
  • Service Background: Participants were from various services including Army, RM (Royal Marines), RAF (Royal Air Force), and SBS (Special Boat Service).

Psychological and Psychiatric Conditions

The conditions addressed in the study include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Acute Stress Reaction
  • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • Alcohol Addiction

Symptom Assessment

Participants were assessed on several symptoms using a standardised scoring system. The key symptoms included:

  • Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
  • Not being able to stop or control worrying
  • Worrying too much about different things
  • Trouble relaxing
  • Insomnia
  • Addiction
  • Flashbacks
  • Nightmares
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Anger

The assessment was conducted using a numeric scale for each symptom, indicating the severity.

Treatment Effectiveness

The effectiveness of the treatment was measured by the percentage reduction in symptom severity. Here are some key observations:

  • Anxiety Reduction: The average reduction in anxiety symptoms varied, with some cases showing a reduction as high as 100%.
  • Depression Reduction: Similar to anxiety, depression symptoms also showed significant reduction, with some cases achieving up to 100% reduction.
  • Insomnia: Participants showed considerable improvement in insomnia, with several reporting complete resolution of symptoms.
  • Overall Reduction: The total average percentage reduction in symptoms ranged between 65% to 97.85%.

Case Study Highlights

  1. Case Study 1:
    • Age: 32, Gender: Female, Service: Army, Town: Nottingham
    • Conditions: PTSD with Anxiety & Depression
    • Average Reduction: 86%
    • Total Sessions: 5
  1. Case Study 2:
  • Age: 35, Gender: Male, Service: RM, Town: Aberchirder
  • Conditions: PTSD with Acute Stress Reaction
  • Average Reduction: 95%
  • Total Sessions: 20
  1. Case Study 3:
  • Age: 52, Gender: Male, Service: RAF, Town: Huntly
  • Conditions: PTSD with Anxiety & Depression
  • Average Reduction: 97.85%
  • Total Sessions: 8
  1. Case Study 4:
  • Age: 37, Gender: Male, Service: RM, Town: Derby
  • Conditions: PTSD with Alcohol Addiction
  • Average Reduction: 92.5%
  • Total Sessions: 15
  1. Case Study 5:
    • Age: 44, Gender: Male, Service: SBS, Town: Bournemouth
    • Conditions: PTSD with Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol
    • Average Reduction: 65%
    • Total Sessions: 6

Summary

The study demonstrates the efficacy of the treatment across various psychological conditions, with substantial reductions in symptom severity. The data suggests that tailored therapeutic interventions can lead to significant improvements in mental health outcomes for individuals from diverse backgrounds and service histories.

This report underscores the importance of comprehensive treatment plans and highlights the potential benefits of the therapeutic approach used in this study. Further research with a larger sample size in a Randomised Control Trial comparing against sexisting NICE approved treatments could provide more insights into the long-term effectiveness and applicability of these findings.

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