• Author: Robert H. Pietrzak
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Mental health and suicidal ideation in US military veterans with histories of COVID-19 infection

Abstract: Introduction: There have been reports of increased prevalence in psychiatric conditions in non-veteran survivors of COVID-19. To date, however, no known study has …

Risk and resilience factors associated with traumatic loss-related PTSD in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Purpose: Sudden death of a loved one is the most prevalent potentially traumatic event worldwide, yet little is known about risk and resilience factors associated with …

Mindfulness as a Mediator between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems such as suicidal ideation …

Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults?

Abstract: This study examined differences in public knowledge and attitudes about homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among US Veterans and other adults. A …

The National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study: A Narrative Review and Future Directions

Abstract: United States (U.S.) veterans are substantially older than their non-veteran counterparts. However, nationally representative, population-based data on the unique health …

Successful Aging in Older US Veterans: Results From the 2019-2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objective: To identify the current prevalence, and sociodemographic, military, health, and psychosocial correlates of successful aging in older US veterans. Methods: …

Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study

Abstract: The current study examined the nature and correlates of seven-year posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom courses in a nationally representative, prospective …

Psychological burden of PTSD, depression, and their comorbidity in the U.S. veteran population: Suicidality, functioning, and service utilization

Abstract: Emerging evidence suggests that comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (PTSD/MDD) may impose an even greater burden than either …

The Physical and Mental Health Burden of Obesity in U.S. Veterans : Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: In this study, we provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of obesity in U.S. military veterans, and evaluate a broad range of sociodemographic, military, physical …

Trajectories of posttraumatic growth among US military veterans: a 4‐year nationally representative, prospective cohort study

 This article examines posttraumatic growth as a dynamic process with divergent trajectories. Developing interventions that target certain psychosocial factors may help trauma …

Posttraumatic growth moderates the effect of posttraumatic stress on quality of life in U.S. military veterans with life-threatening illness or injury

Abstract: This article examines the how posttraumatic growth moderates the effect of posttraumatic stress on quality of life in US military veterans with life-threatening illness …

The Burden of Co-occuring Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD in U.S Military Veterans: Comorbidities, Functioning and Suicidality

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most prevalent disorders in U.S. military veterans and often co-occur. To date, most …