• Author: Peter P. Grau
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Antipsychotic and mood stabilizer receipt for Veterans Affairs patients with PTSD: A national investigation

Abstract: Objective: Treatment guidelines recommend only a few medications for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is substantial guideline-nonconcordant …

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 …

Suicide among Veterans Health Administration patients with bipolar disorder: Evidence for increased risk associated with benzodiazepine receipt

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate factors associated with suicide mortality among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients with bipolar disorder. Methods: VHA patients …

Life after EBPs: Characterizing subsequent engagement in evidence-based psychotherapy after completion of an initial trauma-focused EBP in a national sample of VA patients

Abstract: Many Veterans who complete prolonged exposure (PE) or cognitive processing therapy (CPT) report residual symptoms, but it is unclear how to best address the mental health …

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 …

Generalized anxiety disorder screening scores are associated with greater treatment need among Veterans with depression

Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …

Impact of PTSD treatment on postconcussive symptoms in Veterans: A comparison of sertraline, prolonged exposure, and their combination

Abstract: Many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some people with a …

Predictors of non-fatal suicide attempts among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients who experienced military sexual trauma

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been identified as a risk factor for suicidal behavior. To inform suicide prevention efforts within the Veterans Health …

Engagement in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma and are diagnosed with serious mental illness

Abstract: It is important to ensure that veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have access to trauma-focused …

What happens next? Maintenance of gains after discharge from VA residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Residential posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in the Department of Veterans Affairs is helpful for many Veterans, yet the majority experience symptom rebound …

Retention in individual trauma-focused treatment following family-based treatment among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Despite the availability of several empirically supported trauma-focused interventions, retention in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychotherapy is …