• Author: Minden B. Sexton
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Engagement and completion of evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD among American Indian/Alaska Native, Latino, and White Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Among psychotherapeutic treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder, prolonged exposure, and cognitive processing therapy have distinguished themselves with …

Associations between interpersonal trauma histories, perpetrator characteristics, and mental health symptom profiles among Veterans seeking treatment associated with military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST), an unfortunately common experience reported by U.S. service members and veterans, frequently leads to symptoms of posttraumatic stress …

Gender differences in the socioecological contexts of Veterans seeking mental health services following military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or harassment experienced during military service. Given the high prevalence of MST and negative mental and physical …

Risky sexual behavior in Veterans seeking substance use and mental health treatment

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are at an elevated risk for substance use and risky sexual behaviors, either of which may function as coping responses to trauma exposure. …

Patterns of psychosocial functioning of treatment-seeking Veterans following military sexual trauma: The differential association of functioning and identity

Abstract: Veterans with a history of military sexual trauma (MST) often experience poorer social, psychological, and physical outcomes compared with civilians and veterans who have …

Age-related variation in ecological resources among Veterans seeking treatment related to military sexual trauma

Abstract: Approximately 16% of Veterans experience military sexual trauma (MST), defined as sexual assault or harassment experienced during military service. Veterans across life …

Examining ethnoracial differences in retention in evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder secondary to military sexual trauma

Abstract: Improving and expanding mental health treatment for Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) is currently a top priority in Veterans Healthcare …

Posttraumatic cognitions about the self are associated with depression symptoms in Veterans endorsing a history of assaultive military sexual trauma

Abstract: Depressive symptoms are a commonly observed yet understudied mental health sequalae of military sexual trauma (MST). Prior research supports the relationship between …

Worry differentially mediates posttraumatic cognition and posttraumatic stress symptom relationships among Veterans seeking treatment associated with military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research has established negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPC) affect the development and course of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) following trauma exposure (L. …

Trauma-focused therapy retention among military sexual trauma survivors: Relationship with Veterans' sexual or gender minority identification

Abstract: Military servicemembers identifying as sexual and gender minorities (SGM) are at increased risk for military sexual trauma (MST) exposure and Post-traumatic Stress …

Differential associations between posttraumatic cognitions, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and race among black and white Veterans seeking treatment for assaultive military sexual trauma

Abstract: Past research supports the role of negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPCs) in the development and maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The relationship …

Differences in mental health care service utilization in older veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research examining mental health care utilization in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) demonstrates that many people who may benefit from services do not …