• Author: Kristen H. Walter
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Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are prevalent and deleterious conditions that commonly co-occur among service …

Depression-related moderators of treatment outcomes in a clinical trial for service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: Major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and this comorbidity is linked to reduced PTSD treatment response, yet …

Telebehavioral health, in-person, and hybrid modalities of treatment delivery among US service members: Longitudinal observational study

Abstract: Background: The availability of telebehavioral health care dramatically increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic among both civilian and military populations. After …

Telebehavioral health care utilization among U.S. military personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Behavioral health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and suicidality, affect 18% of service members each …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration.Objectives: The current study …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration. Objectives: The current …

Sudden gains in cognitive processing therapy with and without behavioral activation among service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: Sudden gains—large, rapid, and stable symptom reductions during treatment—are associated with better patient outcomes. Little is known about sudden gains among …

Was it helpful? Treatment outcomes and practice assignment adherence and helpfulness among US service members with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD)

Abstract: Practice assignments (i.e. homework) are a key component in cognitive behavioral therapies that predict treatment outcomes for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Residual symptoms following trauma-focused treatment for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

Abstract: Despite effective psychotherapy options for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some patients do not fully respond, and even among those reporting substantial …

Comparison of crisis response planning and treatment as usual for active duty service members at risk for suicide: Study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial in a military treatment facility

Abstract: Background: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among U.S. service members, and rates of suicide among military personnel have increased over the past two …

Sexual assault research in the military: Is oversampling necessary for representativeness?

Abstract: Introduction: Sexual assault in the U.S. Military is a serious concern. Recruiting representative samples of service members to participate in sexual assault research is …

Comorbidity of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder: Outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapies among service members

Abstract: Objective: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are commonly comorbid mental health disorders. Exercise performed in the natural …