• Author: Jean C. Beckham
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Interpersonal stress and nonsuicidal self‐injury disorder in veterans: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with marked functional impairment and is a robust predictor of suicide attempts. Prevalence rates of NSSI, and self-directed …

Impact of traumatic life events and polygenic risk scores for major depression and posttraumatic stress disorder on Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Traumatic experiences and genetic heritability are among the most widely acknowledged risk factors leading to the development of psychopathology; including posttraumatic …

Experiential Avoidance, Pain, and Suicide Risk in a National Sample of Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Pain confers risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Experiential avoidance (EA), which is relevant to both pain and suicide risk, has not been studied as a potential …

Complementary/integrative healthcare utilization in US Gulf-War era veterans: Descriptive analyses based on deployment history, combat exposure, and Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches have gained empirical support and are increasingly being utilized among veterans to treat a myriad of conditions. …

Homelessness and Money Mismanagement in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the link between money mismanagement and subsequent homelessness among veterans. Veterans were randomly selected from a roster of all US military …

Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Incident Ischemic Heart Disease in Women Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in predominantly male populations or limited community samples. …

Comparing psychosocial functioning, suicide risk, and nonsuicidal self-injury between veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are each common among Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and frequently co-occur …

Anger mediates the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation in veterans

Abstract: Background: Theoretical models and cross-sectional empirical studies of suicide indicate that anger is a factor that may help explain the association between …

The Screen for Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury: Development and Initial Validation Among Veterans with Psychiatric Disorders

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with significant impairment and is a robust predictor of suicidal ideation, attempts, and death by suicide; however, the …

Psychosocial well-being among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Concurrent posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder (PTSD/SUD) in U.S. military veterans represents an urgent public health issue associated with …

Psychological outcomes following sexual assault: Differences by sexual assault setting

Abstract: Sexual assault is associated with increased psychological distress. It is possible that military sexual assault (MSA) is associated with heightened psychological …

Effects of Social Support and Resilient Coping on Violent Behavior in Military Veterans

Abstract: Violence toward others has been identified as a serious post-deployment adjustment problem in asubset of Iraq and Afghanistan era veterans. The current study examines …