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Pre-deployment prediction of partial and full PTSD in a French military cohort

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in its partial or full forms, is frequently observed in military populations. It is therefore important to predict the …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors do not influence Veterans' alcohol use disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder recovery trajectories in a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are elevated among individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The highest STB …

Administrative and logistical considerations essential for success of virtual mental health clinics for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Native Americans enlist in the military at the highest per capita rate among racial or ethnic groups. Approximately 49% of Native Veterans live in rural …

Augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET) for military-related PTSD: A thematic analysis of stakeholder perspectives guiding iterative development

Abstract: Despite the efficacy of trauma-focused therapies, many veterans with PTSD leave treatment prematurely and experience persistent functional impairments. This is often due …

Longitudinal assessment of anger trajectories following childhood trauma and combat exposure: Associations with PTSD and alcohol use disorder symptoms

Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …

Narrative therapy for treatment-refractory moral injury syndrome: A case study

Abstract: Moral Injury Syndrome is a constellation of psychological symptoms associated with challenges to an individual’s fundamental beliefs and values. It is associated with …

Potential mediators of the effects of clinical hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and pain education on chronic pain in Veterans

Abstract: Psychological interventions have reliable but modest effects on chronic pain outcomes, but our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie these effects remains …

Moral injury and nicotine dependence from electronic cigarettes among women Veterans: A behavioral economic perspective

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While moral injury is associated with adverse health behaviors among veterans, no studies have examined the association between e-cigarette consumption among …

Telebehavioral health, in-person, and hybrid modalities of treatment delivery among US service members: Longitudinal observational study

Abstract: Background: The availability of telebehavioral health care dramatically increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic among both civilian and military populations. After …

Anger predicts suicidal ideation in a sample of Veterans with nonsuicidal self-injury: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Suicide remains a critical concern within the United States, particularly among U.S. veterans. Anger is a known correlate of suicidal ideation (SI) but little is …

Social determinants of health associated with receipt of psychotherapy for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between social determinants of health (SDoH, the conditions in which people live) and receipt of psychotherapy among Veterans …

A conceptual analysis of loneliness in military personnel and suggested directions of therapeutic intervention

Abstract: Loneliness is receiving more and more attention for being an important psychosocial contributor to the deterioration of quality of life, psychological well-being, onset …