• Author: Robert H. Pietrzak
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Physical health conditions associated with full and subthreshold PTSD in U.S. military veterans : Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: While both full and subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to physical conditions, contemporary population-based data on these associations in …

Hostility and telomere shortening among U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Chronic disorders of aging are critical concerns for the U.S. veteran population, which is, on average, two decades older than the non-veteran population. …

Epidemiology of generalized anxiety disorder in Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: This study examined the prevalence, clinical characteristics, help seeking patterns, and military experi ences associated with past-year generalized …

Religion, spirituality, and mental health of U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Background: In the last three decades, there has been increased interest in studying the association between religion/spirituality (R/S), and mental health and …

Purpose in Life is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Incident Physical Disability in Aging U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: The current study evaluated the incidence and determinants of physical disability in a contemporary, nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans. Data …

The burden of alcohol use disorders in US military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Aims: To analyze data from a large, contemporary, nationally representative sample of US veterans to evaluate: (1) the prevalence of life-time alcohol use disorder (AUD) …

Comorbidity and functional correlates of anxiety and physical conditions in Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about the relationship between anxiety disorders and physical conditions in Canadian Veterans. The purpose of this investigation was to …

Roles of Physical and Mental Health in Suicidal Ideation in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Suicide in recent veterans is an international concern. An association between mental disorders and suicide has been established, but less information is …