• Author: Robert H. Pietrzak
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Not all traumas are created equal: phenotypic heterogeneity of PTSD symptoms in relation to index traumas in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent in military veterans. Although exposure to trauma is subsumed under the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, there is great …

Purpose in life protects against the development of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in U.S. Veterans without a history of suicidality: a 10-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: To determine the incidence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts (STBs) in veterans without an endorsed history of STBs and identify baseline predictors of these …

Pandemic-related posttraumatic psychological growth in U.S. military veterans: A 3-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: Little is known about the positive psychological changes or posttraumatic growth (PTG) in response to the pandemic as the COVID-19 vaccines has become widely available. …

COVID-19-related media consumption and posttraumatic stress symptoms in U.S. military veterans: A nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: Purpose: To examine the association between COVID-19 media consumption and pandemic-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in U.S. veterans. A population-based …

Psychological resilience in uS Military veterans: Results from the 2019–2020 national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Following exposure to traumatic life events, most individuals are psychologically resilient, and experience minimal-to-no symptoms of posttraumatic stress, major …

Correlates of avoidance coping in trauma-exposed U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Avoidant coping strategies, which involve cognitions and behaviors aimed to avoid dealing with stressful experiences, are …

Dog ownership may promote cardiometabolic health in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Dog ownership has been associated with reduced cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in civilian epidemiological samples. Associations between dog ownership and …

Erectile Dysfunction in a U.S. National Sample of Male Military Veterans

Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most prevalent sexual dysfunctions in men and often co-occurs with physical and mental health issues. Military veterans are at …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in older U.S. military veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Objective: To identify the prevalence and correlates associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in a nationally representative sample of older (55+) US …

Mental health of U.S. combat veterans by war era: Results from the National health and Resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Combat exposure is associated with elevated risk for adverse psychiatric outcomes in military veterans. However, few studies have examined psychiatric characteristics of …

Identifying significant correlates of Purpose in life in older US military veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Objective: Perceived purpose in life (PIL) has been linked to a broad range of adverse physical, mental, and cognitive outcomes. However, limited research has examined …

Homelessness and Contact with the Criminal Legal System among U.S. Combat Veterans: An Exploration of Potential Mediating Factors

Abstract: A notable proportion of criminal legal system (CLS)-involved combat veterans have a history of homelessness. However, knowledge regarding the relationship between …