Casey Straud

Dr. Casey Straud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). His research focuses on trauma and anxiety-related disorders, particularly in military and first responder populations, examining psychological treatment outcomes, clinical trials, and biostatistical analysis of mental health interventions.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Nova Southeastern University)
• Master's in Clinical Psychology (Nova Southeastern University)
• Master's in Experimental Psychology (UTSA)
• Bachelor's in Psychology (UTSA)

Research Themes: Dr. Straud's work investigates PTSD treatment modalities (prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy), suicide prevention strategies, insomnia interventions, and the intersection of military-specific stressors with mental health outcomes. His studies frequently employ network analysis, clinical trial methodologies, and psychometric evaluation.

Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on integrating pharmacological and behavioral interventions, addressing comorbid sleep disorders in veterans, optimizing therapy delivery formats (telehealth, peer-led), and examining predictors of treatment success in military populations.

Training & Education: He contributes to developing therapeutic training frameworks for diverse learner groups and evaluating community-based PTSD treatment dissemination efforts.