• Author: Brooke A. Fina
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Veteran suicide prevention in the USA: Evaluating strategies and outcomes within Face the Fight

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with rates nearly twice those of the general population. Addressing this challenge requires …

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 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 …

A dynamical systems analysis of change in PTSD symptoms, depression symptoms, and suicidal ideation among military personnel during treatment for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The connections among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal ideation are elusive because of an overreliance on cross-sectional …

Perceptions and experiences of web-prolonged exposure for posttraumatic stress disorder: a mixed-methods study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Web-based prolonged exposure therapy (Web-PE) has potential to increase the reach of effective posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. While there is …

Psychometric properties of the self-injurious thoughts and behaviors interview–short form among U.S. active duty military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: We assessed the interrater reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-Short Form (SITBI-SF) in a …

Secondary individual outcomes following multicouple group therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: An uncontrolled pilot study with military dyads

Abstract: Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has demonstrated efficacy for improving PTSD and comorbid symptoms and relationship …

Effect of Prolonged Exposure Therapy Delivered Over 2 Weeks vs 8 Weeks vs Present-Centered Therapy on PTSD Symptom Severity in Military Personnel

Abstract: Importance: Effective and efficient treatment is needed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active duty military personnel. Objective:To examine the effects of …