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Cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: An examination of different treatment delivery modalities

Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including prolonged exposure and …

Targeting chronic pain in primary care settings using behavioral health consultants: A pilot study implementing brief cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain is common among military service members, retirees, and families, yet non-pharmacologic options in primary care are limited. This pilot study evaluated the …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors do not influence Veterans' alcohol use disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder recovery trajectories in a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are elevated among individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The highest STB …

Differences among U.S. military personnel evacuated for psychiatric conditions from the Iraq and Afghanistan combat theaters

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. military launched various combat operations following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America. This included Operation Enduring Freedom …

Exploring factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among deployed military healthcare personnel

Abstract: Little is known about what factors contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder among military healthcare personnel during a deployment. Accordingly, the purpose of this …

DSM-5 criterion-a-based trauma types in service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the assumption of the equipotentiality of traumas ignores potentially unique contexts and consequences of different traumas. …

A comparison of the CAPS-5 and PCL-5 to assess PTSD in military and veteran treatment-seeking samples

Abstract: Background: This study was an examination of the puzzling finding that people assessed for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consistently score higher on …

Psychometric properties of the self-injurious thoughts and behaviors interview–short form among U.S. active duty military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: We assessed the interrater reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-Short Form (SITBI-SF) in a …

Aggression and violent behavior in the military: Self-reported conflict tactics in a sample of service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Irritability, angry outbursts, and aggression are common among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although aggression can be a problem among many …

Hyperarousal symptoms linger after successful PTSD treatment in active duty military

Abstract: Objective: Evidence-based psychotherapies are efficacious at reducing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but military and veteran samples improve less than …

PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity: An analysis of Veterans with posttraumatic headaches

Abstract: Tinnitus and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the top service-connected disabilities within the Veterans Health Administration. Extant research shows that …

Secondary individual outcomes following multicouple group therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: An uncontrolled pilot study with military dyads

Abstract: Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has demonstrated efficacy for improving PTSD and comorbid symptoms and relationship …