• Author: Jean C. Beckham
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Anger predicts suicidal ideation in a sample of Veterans with nonsuicidal self-injury: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Suicide remains a critical concern within the United States, particularly among U.S. veterans. Anger is a known correlate of suicidal ideation (SI) but little is …

Feasibility randomized controlled trial of the mobile anger reduction intervention for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Dysregulated anger is a prevalent concern for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with negative psychosocial outcomes. The tendency to …

Association of social determinants of health with tobacco cessation medication prescriptions and fills in a national cohort of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is committed to consistently addressing high rates of tobacco use among U.S. military veterans. Objective: This study …

Deployment-related toxic exposures, mental health problems, and suicide outcomes among Gulf War era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Exposure to toxins, such as pesticides, smoke from burning oil fields, and nerve gas, during military operations have been linked to poor physical health among veterans. …

Whole exome sequencing analysis of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a Veteran cohort implicates inflammatory pathways and genes previously associated with psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death among younger veterans; however, the genetic basis of suicide remains largely unknown. While prior genome-wide association …

Traumatic brain injury and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among post-9/11 Veterans: Investigating longitudinal change and interactions with mental health

Abstract: Veterans die by suicide at almost twice the rate of non-veterans, and risks for suicide can be further increased after sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is …

Antidepressant medication prescription and incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …

Accelerated epigenetic aging and prospective morbidity and mortality among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epigenetic aging measures have promise as surrogate health outcomes in randomized control trials and observational cohort studies. The value of these …

A descriptive study of nonsuicidal self-injury characteristics among Veterans meeting diagnostic criteria for nonsuicidal self-injury disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Although nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is more common among military veterans than adult civilians, little is known about NSSI disorder among veterans. …

Behavioral activation for smoking cessation in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Certain psychiatric populations have especially low smoking cessation rates. This highlights the need to identify smoking treatments that increase cessation …

The association between Gulf War illness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Gulf War era Veterans

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is elevated among Veterans of all eras. Chronic symptoms of pain, depression, and sleep disturbances are also common among Veterans, and …

Hazardous drinking and cannabis use in military Veterans: Comparative associations with risk for suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury

Abstract: Alcohol and cannabis use are each associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in military veterans, but less is known with regard …