• Author: Ilan Harpaz‐Rotem
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A preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of massed delivery of PTSD psychotherapy in VA residential treatment

Abstract: Massed (≥ 3 times a week) delivery of psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has emerged as an alternative to traditional "spaced" (weekly/bi-weekly) …

Suicide risk among Veterans who receive evidence-based therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Importance: Suicide rates are increased for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To inform Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operations, it is important …

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 …

Unraveling PTSD: Symptom cluster change during and 1 year after veterans’ residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Objective: Although treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is effective in reducing symptom severity, remission rates are low. One potential underlying reason …

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 …

Evaluating a novel 8-factor dimensional model of PTSD in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Accumulating data suggest that the structure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may be more nuanced than proposed by prevailing nosological …

What happens next? Maintenance of gains after discharge from VA residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Residential posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in the Department of Veterans Affairs is helpful for many Veterans, yet the majority experience symptom rebound …

Functional correlates of a novel 8-factor model of PTSD in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: Emerging evidence indicates that more nuanced models of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may better capture the condition's symptom structure. Recent theoretical and …

Firearm ownership among a nationally representative sample of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and correlates of firearm ownership in a large, contemporary, nationally representative sample of U.S. military …