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  • Author: Alexander A. Puhalla
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Validation of the embarrassment, guilt, and shame scale among Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Embarrassment, guilt, and shame are negative self-evaluations (NSEs) implicated in a number of psychiatric conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

High-risk profiles for polysubstance use among Veterans: Associations of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and sexual assault in a clinical cohort

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among military veterans, with severe substance use and polysubstance use disorder (poly-SUD) related to worse clinical …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

The role of shame and trauma type on posttraumatic stress disorder and depression severity in a treatment-seeking Veteran population

Abstract: Objective: Research on how different types of trauma affect depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in veterans has yielded inconsistent results. …

Mental Health Peer reviewed