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Reductions in PTSD severity precede reductions in pain intensity among Veterans receiving intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain often co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The mutual maintenance hypothesis proposes that there may be shared underlying …

Role of homelessness and psychiatric disorders in suicide deaths among Veterans: A four-way decomposition analysis

Abstract: Homelessness and suicide are top priorities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This study examined the various pathways involving homelessness, substance …

Trends in bundled outpatient behavioral health services in VA-direct versus VA-purchased care

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) increasingly purchases community-based care (CC) to improve healthcare access, including behavioral health. In 2018, VA introduced …

Socioeconomic correlates of suicidal ideation in military Veterans: Examining the interaction between homelessness and financial debt

Abstract: Studies in veterans have yet to examine interconnections between homelessness, financial debt, and suicidal ideation. We analyzed data from a nationally-representative …

Stress-induced increase in heart-rate during sleep as an indicator of PTSD risk among combat soldiers

Abstract: Study objectives: Discerning the differential contribution of sleep behavior and sleep physiology to the subsequent development of posttraumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) …

An integrative review of military sexual trauma in women Veterans: Understanding experiences and impacts

Abstract: This is a focused review of the most current publications and direct experiences of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) among veteran women and the lasting impact on this …

Effects of mindfulness meditation training offered in-person and via a virtual world on self-compassion: A study with U.S. military active duty and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mindfulness-based, in-person programs are effective at reducing stress and enhancing resilience in military and civilian samples, yet few studies have …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans admitted to VA community living centers: Prevalence and risk correlates

Abstract: Objectives: To examine prevalence and risk correlates for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring during or after admission to a Veterans Administration (VA) …

Mental health and meaning in life in Chinese military personnel: A cross-lagged analysis

Abstract: Background: The burgeoning field of research on the dual-factor model of mental health (DFM) has highlighted its significance, yet the applicability of the DFM in …

Poor sleep and decreased cortical thickness in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Poor sleep quality has been associated with changes in brain volume among veterans, particularly those who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …

Relationships between applied mindfulness practice, chronic pain, and pain-related functioning in Veterans

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to improve chronic pain and associated conditions like depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. However, there is …

Spousal coping styles effect on successful reintegration following Service member deployment

Abstract: Previous research has demonstrated that reintegration following deployment is highly stressful for the service member as well as their spouse. The present study aimed to …