• Author: Sheila A. Rauch
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Personality traits as predictors of PTSD and depression symptoms following exposure-based treatment in an intensive outpatient program

Abstract: We aimed to assess the associations between pre-treatment personality traits on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression before and after an …

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 …

Examining ethnoracial differences in retention in evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder secondary to military sexual trauma

Abstract: Improving and expanding mental health treatment for Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) is currently a top priority in Veterans Healthcare …

Impact of PTSD treatment on postconcussive symptoms in Veterans: A comparison of sertraline, prolonged exposure, and their combination

Abstract: Many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some people with a …

Worry differentially mediates posttraumatic cognition and posttraumatic stress symptom relationships among Veterans seeking treatment associated with military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research has established negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPC) affect the development and course of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) following trauma exposure (L. …

Comorbid treatment of traumatic brain injury and mental health disorders

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) is a multidisciplinary intensive outpatient treatment program for post-9/11 veterans and service members with …

Effectiveness of the massed delivery of Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders within an intensive outpatient program for military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Recent evidence supports the implementation of massed delivery of disorder-specific treatments in the military service member and veteran population. However, many …

Perceptions and experiences of web-prolonged exposure for posttraumatic stress disorder: a mixed-methods study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Web-based prolonged exposure therapy (Web-PE) has potential to increase the reach of effective posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. While there is …

Examining the temporal relation between posttraumatic stress symptoms and heavy drinking among Veterans receiving mental health treatment in primary care

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence for the use of integrated treatments targeting co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorders is steadily growing. …

Substance use after completion of an intensive treatment program with concurrent treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use among Veterans: Examining the role of PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Objective: Substance use disorders (SUDs) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are costly and highly co-occurring diagnoses, particularly among veterans, suggesting a …

Improving function through primary care treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder study outcomes: A randomized controlled trial of prolonged exposure for primary care in veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite high cost and wide prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veteran populations, and Veterans Health Administration (VA)-wide mental …

Impact and efficiency of treatment across two PTSD clinical trials comparing in-person and telehealth service delivery formats

Abstract: The intent of this study is to examine treatment impact and efficiency observed when cognitive behavioral treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are …