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Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicide ideation, attempt, and risk among active-duty service members and Veterans: A systematic review with three meta-analyses of associations and moderators

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an established risk factor for suicidality in service members and veterans (SM/Vs). However, no meta-analysis has examined …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicide ideation, attempt, and risk among active-duty service members and Veterans: A systematic review with three meta-analyses of associations and moderators

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an established risk factor for suicidality in service members and veterans (SM/Vs). However, no meta-analysis has examined …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Risk and protective factors that distinguish United States Veterans with a history of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt

Abstract: Many risk and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among United States veterans are known. However, factors differentiating veterans who endorse …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Brain derived neurotrophic factor and treatment outcomes among Veterans attending an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may play an important role in the success of treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Pre- and post-treatment blood …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Posttraumatic Cognitions Differ Between Men and Women after Military Sexual Assault Revictimization in Their Contribution to PTSD Symptoms

Abstract: Sexual revictimization is heightened among military service members and veterans and is associated with greater posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and severity. The …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Evaluating patterns and predictors of symptom change during a three-week intensive outpatient treatment for veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Intensive delivery of evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is becoming increasingly popular for overcoming barriers to treatment …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Veterans’ perspectives on fitbit use in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: An interview study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The increase in availability of patient data through consumer health wearable devices and mobile phone sensors provides opportunities for mental health …

Mental Health Peer reviewed