• Author: Patrick S. Calhoun
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Love is not all you need: understanding the association between relationship status and relationship dysfunction with self-directed violence in Veterans

Abstract: Research indicates that being married is associated with reduced risk of suicide and self-directed violence (SDV) relative to being divorced. Simultaneously, difficulties …

Mobile health contingency management for smoking cessation among veterans experiencing homelessness: A comparative effectiveness trial

Abstract: Tobacco cessation is reduced in U.S. military veterans experiencing homelessness. Mobile contingency management (mCM) is a promising treatment for tobacco use among …

The association of military sexual assault and nonsuicidal self-injury in U.S. Gulf War-I era Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual assault (MSA) is a prevalent issue among military personnel that has been linked to adverse mental and physical health outcomes, including posttraumatic …

Exploring the importance of predisposing, enabling, and need factors for promoting Veteran engagement in mental health therapy for post-traumatic stress: A multiple methods study

Abstract: Purpose: This study explored Veteran and family member perspectives on factors that drive post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy engagement within constructs of …

Nonsuicidal self-injury among Veterans is associated with psychosocial impairment, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and underutilization of mental health services

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a robust predictor of suicide attempts. However, understanding of NSSI and associated treatment utilization among Veterans is limited. …

Interpersonal stress and nonsuicidal self‐injury disorder in veterans: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with marked functional impairment and is a robust predictor of suicide attempts. Prevalence rates of NSSI, and self-directed …

Mental health therapy for veterans with PTSD as a family affair: a qualitative inquiry into how family support and social norms influence veteran engagement in care

Abstract: Social support is important for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recovery and emerging literature indicate that social support could increase engagement in PTSD …

Experiential Avoidance, Pain, and Suicide Risk in a National Sample of Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Pain confers risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Experiential avoidance (EA), which is relevant to both pain and suicide risk, has not been studied as a potential …

Complementary/integrative healthcare utilization in US Gulf-War era veterans: Descriptive analyses based on deployment history, combat exposure, and Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches have gained empirical support and are increasingly being utilized among veterans to treat a myriad of conditions. …

Comparing psychosocial functioning, suicide risk, and nonsuicidal self-injury between veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are each common among Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and frequently co-occur …

The Screen for Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury: Development and Initial Validation Among Veterans with Psychiatric Disorders

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with significant impairment and is a robust predictor of suicidal ideation, attempts, and death by suicide; however, the …

Psychosocial well-being among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Concurrent posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder (PTSD/SUD) in U.S. military veterans represents an urgent public health issue associated with …