• Author: Ian C. Fischer
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Happiness in US military Veterans: Results from a nationally representative study

Abstract: In line with the US Department of Veterans Affairs' adoption of a Whole Health approach to healthcare, there has been growing interest in factors linked to veterans' …

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. Veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Study objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

Prevalence, correlates, and burden of subthreshold PTSD in US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To provide an up-to-date estimate of subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in US military veterans based on a recently proposed working case …

Loneliness trajectories in U.S. military Veterans: A 3-year longitudinal study of risk and protective factors

Abstract: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in older adults. This study examined the nature …

Sexual orientation moderates the association between health care utilization-related factors and mental health service nonutilization among United States military Veterans

Abstract: This study examined mental health treatment nonutilization among sexual minority versus heterosexual Veterans with demonstrated psychiatric need. Data were analyzed from …

Mild traumatic brain injury in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: Objective: This study provides nationally representative data on the prevalence, risk factors, and associated mental health and functional outcomes of mild traumatic …

Successful aging in US Veterans with mental disorders: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence and correlates of successful aging in US veterans who screened positive for current major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized …

Psychological factors, physical conditions, and functioning among US Veterans

Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines the association of protective psychological characteristics with mental, psychosocial, cognitive, and physical functioning in military …

Functional significance of posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Although many studies indicate that individuals who have experienced a traumatic event can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG), some researchers have …

Barriers to mental health care in US Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans often encounter multiple obstacles to mental health care, such as stigma, practical barriers (e.g., high cost), and negative beliefs about …

Obstructive respiratory disease in U.S. Veterans: prevalence, characteristics, and health burden

Abstract: Objective: To examine the psychiatric and physical health burden of obstructive respiratory disease in a nationally representative sample of U.S. Veterans. Methods: …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and insomnia in US military veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and psychiatric and functional burden

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of psychiatric conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder, which can complicate the clinical management of insomnia. …