• Author: Joseph I. Constans
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Assessment and management of patients at risk for suicide: Synopsis of the 2024 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense clinical practice guidelines

Abstract: Description: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) updated the 2019 joint clinical practice guideline (CPG) for assessing and …

Comparing the interactions of risk factors by method of suicide among Veterans: A moderated network analysis approach

Abstract: Despite the well-established link between firearm access and suicide, less is known about other variables that may influence the risk for death by self-inflicted gunshot …

A bifactor evaluation of self-report and clinician-administered measures of PTSD in Veterans

Abstract: The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) and the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) are two of the most widely used and well-validated PTSD measures …

Predicting post-traumatic stress disorder treatment response using heart rate variability to virtual reality environment and modified Stroop task: An exploratory study

Abstract: Predicting treatment response can inform treatment decisions, expectations, and optimize use of mental health treatment resources. This study examined heart rate (HR), …

The armory project: Partnering with firearm retailers to promote and provide voluntary out‐of‐home firearm storage

Abstract: In this article, we describe the development of a regional firearm storage network organized by investigators affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs and run …

Examining the unique and interactive associations of gender and race on PTSD symptom severity among military sexual trauma survivors

Abstract: Objective: Despite a robust association between military sexual trauma (MST) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few studies have examined factors that are …

Pain and posttraumatic stress: associations among women veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two highly prevaxlent and comorbid conditions common within veteran populations. Notably, those with …

A Response to Operation Deep Dive's Interim Report on Veteran Suicide Rates

Abstract: Each year, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) performs the largest national analysis of veteran suicide rates, the results of which are made publicly available in …