• Author: Jeffrey S. Yarvis
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Differential effects of hazardous drinking on post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes across two prolonged exposure treatment formats

Abstract: Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for hazardous drinking, which often complicates treatment and affects trauma-focused …

Changes in pain and related health outcomes after cognitive processing therapy in an active duty military sample

Abstract: This study explored the association between changes in pain and related health outcomes and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following cognitive processing …

An evaluation of the associations among posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and complicated grief in active duty military personnel with traumatic loss

Abstract: Between 44% and 87% of active duty service members and veterans who deployed following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks know someone who was killed or seriously …

Cognitive–Behavioural Conjoint Therapy Versus Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in Military Service Members and Veterans: Results and Lessons from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background: Military personnel and veterans are at heightened risk for exposure to traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as intimate …

A dynamical systems analysis of change in PTSD symptoms, depression symptoms, and suicidal ideation among military personnel during treatment for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The connections among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal ideation are elusive because of an overreliance on cross-sectional …

Exploring the associations of emotion regulation and trait resilience with the efficacy of cognitive processing therapy for active duty military personnel with PTSD

Abstract: BackgroundMilitary personnel who complete cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can still experience residual symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Gaining a …

Perceptions and experiences of web-prolonged exposure for posttraumatic stress disorder: a mixed-methods study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Web-based prolonged exposure therapy (Web-PE) has potential to increase the reach of effective posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. While there is …

Moral injury in women military members and Veterans: What do we really know?

Abstract: Moral injury describes and explains the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual wounds service members may develop when they are betrayed by leadership or …

DSM-5 criterion-a-based trauma types in service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the assumption of the equipotentiality of traumas ignores potentially unique contexts and consequences of different traumas. …

Qualitative examination of homecoming experiences among active-duty military fathers during reintegration

Abstract: Active-duty military fathers are frequently away from their families throughout their military career and are faced with readjusting to family and garrison life after …

Aggression and violent behavior in the military: Self-reported conflict tactics in a sample of service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Irritability, angry outbursts, and aggression are common among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although aggression can be a problem among many …

Hyperarousal symptoms linger after successful PTSD treatment in active duty military

Abstract: Objective: Evidence-based psychotherapies are efficacious at reducing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but military and veteran samples improve less than …