• Author: Alan L. Peterson
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Cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: An examination of different treatment delivery modalities

Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including prolonged exposure and …

New onset of fibromyalgia after exposure to a combat environment: A longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Traumatic life events are hypothesized to be triggers for the onset of fibromyalgia. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common comorbidity of …

Targeting chronic pain in primary care settings using behavioral health consultants: A pilot study implementing brief cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain is common among military service members, retirees, and families, yet non-pharmacologic options in primary care are limited. This pilot study evaluated 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 …

Differences among U.S. military personnel evacuated for psychiatric conditions from the Iraq and Afghanistan combat theaters

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. military launched various combat operations following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America. This included Operation Enduring Freedom …

Differential effects of hazardous drinking on post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes across two prolonged exposure treatment formats

Abstract: Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for hazardous drinking, which often complicates treatment and affects trauma-focused …

Written exposure therapy for suicide prevention (WET-SP): Design and methodology of a randomized controlled trial among military service members psychiatrically hospitalized for suicide risk

Abstract: Military service members admitted to inpatient psychiatry for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) represent an at-risk group for continued SITBs and …

The General Military Support Scale: An examination of factor structure and psychological correlates

Abstract: Social support is an important protective factor against psychological health problems secondary to potentially traumatic events experienced during deployment in military …

Written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicide risk: a randomized controlled trial with high-risk patients admitted to a military inpatient psychiatric unit

Abstract: Introduction: Active duty service members who are psychiatrically hospitalized for suicide are at the highest risk for suicide death following discharge. It is essential …

Changes in pain and related health outcomes after cognitive processing therapy in an active duty military sample

Abstract: This study explored the association between changes in pain and related health outcomes and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following cognitive processing …

Design and methodology of a randomized clinical trial of quetiapine to reduce central nervous system polypharmacy in Veterans with postconcussive syndrome symptoms

Abstract: Lack of evidence to guide medication treatments for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans too often results in polypharmacy practices attempting to provide …

Identifying predictors of positive and negative affect at mid-deployment among military medical personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Positive and negative affect influence an individual's ability to utilize available physical, psychological, and social resources to maximize responses to …