• Author: Shannon M. Kehle‐Forbes
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Examining posttraumatic cognitions as a pathway linking trauma exposure and eating disorder symptoms in Veteran men and women: A replication and extension study

Abstract: Trauma is a risk factor for eating disorders (EDs). Enhanced understanding of the pathways from trauma to EDs could identify important treatment targets. Guided by …

"It made me feel more alive": A qualitative analysis of quality of life improvements following completion of trauma-focused therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor quality of life. Although randomized clinical trial data show improvements in quality of life following …

Ketamine-enhanced prolonged exposure therapy in Veterans with PTSD: A randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract: Background: The 2023 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of PTSD recommends individual, manualized trauma-focused such as Prolonged Exposure (PE) over …

Clusters based on within-treatment symptom trajectories as predictors of dropout in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Objective: Dropout rates are high in treatments for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs). We examined dropout predictors …

Pitching' posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: A qualitative study of how providers discuss evidence-based psychotherapies with patients

Abstract: The two widely available evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. Although …

Identifying Candidate Mechanisms of Comorbidity in Disordered Eating and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among U.S. Veterans: A Network Analytic Approach

Abstract: Objective: Comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and disordered eating (DE) symptoms is common, reflecting a possible reciprocal relationship between …

Examining Veterans' preferences for how to deliver couples-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: Home-based telehealth or in-person?

Abstract: Understanding the modality by which veterans prefer to receive couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment (i.e., home-based telehealth, in-person) may …

The impact of stress and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life around the globe and negatively impacted mental health (MH), including among military veterans. Building on previous research with …

The impact of substance use on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and treatment discontinuation

Abstract: This study examined the impact of ongoing substance use during posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment on PTSD symptoms and …

Prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence among US military Veterans: Findings from surveys with two national samples

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual violence (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences are major social determinants of adverse health. There is limited prevalence data on …

Patient experiences in making PTSD treatment decisions

Abstract: Although there is a range of effective posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments, the number of patients who receive those treatments is disappointingly low (Finley …