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Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal military personnel and Veterans: The Military Suicide Prevention Intervention Research (MSPIRE) randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance US military personnel and veterans have higher rates of suicide than the general population. Previous trials support the efficacy of brief cognitive behavioral …

Rates of sleep disorders based on a structured clinical interview in US active-duty military personnel with acute suicide risk

Abstract: ObjectivesMethodsResultsConclusionsIndividuals who are at higher risk for suicide commonly report sleep disorder symptoms. There is a need for increased precision in …

Detecting simulated underreporting on the Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory-3 (MMPI-3) in Veterans with past-month death/suicide ideation

Abstract: Background: We continue to have limited success in identifying Veterans at high risk of suicide, due in part to reticence of disclosing suicidal ideation. AIMS: This …

Individual differences in affect during suicidal and nonsuicidal states among military personnel and Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Objective: This study examined individual differences in affect during nonsuicidal and suicidal states among 116 military personnel and veterans diagnosed with …

Sleep disorder symptoms and suicidal urges among US Marines seeking suicide treatment: Findings from an intensive daily assessment study

Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide in United States Marines are among the highest in the military, and sleep disorder symptoms are a known risk factor for suicide in the …

Group brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention compared to dialectal behavior therapy skills group for military service members: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a pressing matter for the military. Not only does it pose a health risk, but suicide also compromises operational readiness. Despite provision of …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on indicators of psychological health and suicidal ideation within an active duty U.S. military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the psychological health of individuals. The pandemic has contributed to increased anxiety, elevated …

Impact of Treatment Setting and Format on Symptom Severity Following Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Preliminary data suggest cognitive processing therapy (CPT) significantly reduces posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity among military personnel and …