• Author: Rachel Yehuda
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The epidemiology of psychedelic use among United States military Veterans

Abstract: We sought to identify patterns of psychedelic use among United States military veterans, compare demographic variables and perspectives of those who did and did not …

Interplay of combat deployment harassment, testosterone concentrations, and post-deployment suicide risk in male Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many combat veterans exhibit suicidal ideation and behavior, but the relationships among experiences occurring during combat deployment and suicidality are …

US Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense 2023 clinical guideline for PTSD-Devolving not evolving

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses the updated 2023 clinical practice guidelines issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Department of Defense regarding …

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA levels and glucocorticoid sensitivity in a cohort of male Veterans with and without combat-related PTSD

Abstract: Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (ccf-mtDNA) is a biomarker of cellular injury or cellular stress and is a potential novel biomarker of psychological stress and of …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in war veterans with or without a history of suicide attemp

Abstract: Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a central role in brain development and plasticity and has been demonstrated to be altered in neuropsychiatric …

Positive impact of IPS supported employment on PTSD-related occupational-psychosocial functional outcomes: Results from a VA randomized-controlled trial.

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has significant negative effects on occupational, interpersonal, and social functioning. Supported employment is highly …

Metabolomic analysis of male combat veterans with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with impaired major domains of psychology and behavior. Individuals with PTSD also have increased co-morbidity with …

Association of dimensional psychological health measures with telomere length in male war veterans

Abstract: Background: Several psychiatric disorders may be characterized by peripheral telomere shortening. However, it is unclear whether telomere shortening is associated with …

Glucocorticoid-related predictors and correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder treatment response in combat veterans

Abstract: The identification of biomarkers for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and resilience/recovery is critical for advancing knowledge about pathophysiology and …