• Author: Robert J. Ursano
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A prediction model for differential resilience to the effects of combat-related stressors in US Army soldiers

Abstract: Objectives: To develop a composite score for differential resilience to effects of combat-related stressors (CRS) on persistent DSM-IV post-traumatic stress disorder …

Gun ownership for safety/protection and unsecure firearm storage practices: Suicide risk and prevention among U.S. Army servicemembers

Abstract: Introduction: 2021 had the highest number firearm suicide deaths in U.S. history, with veterans representing 62.4% of firearm suicide deaths. The study objective is to …

Gun ownership for safety/protection and unsecured firearm storage practices: Suicide risk and prevention among U.S. army service members

Abstract: Introduction: Year 2021 had the highest number firearm suicide deaths in U.S. history, with veterans representing 62.4% of firearm suicide deaths. The study objective is …

COVID-19 personal experiences and posttraumatic stress in National Guard service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The National Guard (NG) was an important component of the U.S. emergency response for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Understanding how the personal …

Interactive effects of genetic liability and combat exposure on risk of alcohol use disorder among US service members

Abstract: Background: An improved understanding of pathways to alcohol use disorder (AUD) among service members may inform efforts to reduce the substantial burden of AUD on this …

Blood-based DNA methylation and exposure risk scores predict PTSD with high accuracy in military and civilian cohorts

Abstract: Background: Incorporating genomic data into risk prediction has become an increasingly popular approach for rapid identification of individuals most at risk for complex …

Predicting suicides among US Army soldiers after leaving active service

Abstract: Importance: The suicide rate of military servicemembers increases sharply after returning to civilian life. Identifying high-risk servicemembers before they leave service …

Antecedents, reasons for, and consequences of suicide attempts: Results from a qualitative study of 89 suicide attempts among army soldiers

Abstract: Most studies aimed at understanding suicidal behavior have focused on quantifying the associations between putative risk factors and suicidal behavior in comparative …

Attachment style, social support network, and lifetime suicide ideation and suicide attempts among new soldiers in the US Army

Abstract: Objective: Attachment style and social support networks (SSN) are associated with suicide ideation (SI) and suicide attempt (SA). How these two factors interact is …

The combat path: Sustaining mental readiness in Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: In Ukraine, soldiers' psychological resilience is of paramount concern. Therefore, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have developed a new intervention, Combat Path Debriefing, …

Types of COVID-19 disaster work and psychological responses in National Guard Service Members

Abstract: Introduction: The National Guard (NG) served as a critical component of the U.S. response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Understanding the impact of types of …

Association of 5-HTTLPR With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in US Service Members

Abstract: Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that manifests after exposure to a stressful traumatic event, such as combat experience. Accumulated …