• Author: Ilan Harpaz-Rotem
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Not all traumas are created equal: phenotypic heterogeneity of PTSD symptoms in relation to index traumas in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent in military veterans. Although exposure to trauma is subsumed under the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, there is great …

Purpose in life protects against the development of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in U.S. Veterans without a history of suicidality: a 10-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: To determine the incidence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts (STBs) in veterans without an endorsed history of STBs and identify baseline predictors of these …

Correlates of avoidance coping in trauma-exposed U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Avoidant coping strategies, which involve cognitions and behaviors aimed to avoid dealing with stressful experiences, are …

Clinical outcomes of veterans affairs residential PTSD treatment for PTSD and depressive symptoms: 1-year follow-up outcomes and gender differences

Abstract: Objective: The long-term effectiveness of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how it may vary for men …

Identifying significant correlates of Purpose in life in older US military veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Objective: Perceived purpose in life (PIL) has been linked to a broad range of adverse physical, mental, and cognitive outcomes. However, limited research has examined …

Mental Health Burden in Enlisted and Commissioned U.S. Military Veterans: Importance of Indirect Trauma Exposure in Commissioned Veterans

Abstract: The objective of the study is to 1) identify sociodemographic and military differences between enlisted and commissioned U.S. military veterans; (2) examine …

Thank You for Hearing My Voice – Listening to Women Combat Veterans in the United States and Israeli Militaries

Abstract: The military service of combat soldiers may pose many threats to their well being and often take a toll on body and mind, influencing the physical and emotional make-up …

Racial Disparities in Clinical Outcomes of Veterans Affairs Residential PTSD Treatment Between Black and White Veterans

Abstract: Racial disparities across various domains of health care are a long-standing public health issue that affect a variety of clinical services and health outcomes. Mental …

Mental health and suicidal ideation in US military veterans with histories of COVID-19 infection

Abstract: Introduction: There have been reports of increased prevalence in psychiatric conditions in non-veteran survivors of COVID-19. To date, however, no known study has …

Longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation in U.S. military veterans: a 7-year population-based, prospective cohort study

Abstract: Varied longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation (SI) may be linked to unique sets of risk and protective factors A national probability sample of 2291 U.S. veterans was …

Mindfulness as a Mediator between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems such as suicidal ideation …

The National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study: A Narrative Review and Future Directions

Abstract: United States (U.S.) veterans are substantially older than their non-veteran counterparts. However, nationally representative, population-based data on the unique health …