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  • Author: Tara A. Austin
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Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Heart rate variability in unstably housed Veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Objective: Almost 10% of Veterans have experienced homelessness, which is associated with complex healthcare needs and high levels of physical and mental health …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Research letter: Characterizing lifetime mild TBI exposure among female and male military service members and Veterans in the long-term impact of military-relevant brain injury consortium—chronic effects of neurotrauma consortium study

Abstract: Objective: To (1) characterize lifetime mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) exposures among male and female US military service members and Veterans (SMVs) and (2) evaluate …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

The Effects of a Single-Session Virtual Rumination Intervention to Enhance Cognitive Functioning in Veterans With Subjective Cognitive Symptoms: Multimethod Pilot Study

Abstract: Background: Subjective cognitive concerns (SCCs) entail perceived difficulties in thinking or memory, often reported without substantial objective evidence of cognitive …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Meta-analysis of cognitive rehabilitation interventions in Veterans and service members with traumatic brain injuries

Abstract: MAIN OBJECTIVE: Cognitive difficulties are some of the most frequently experienced symptoms following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). There is …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Neuropsychological functioning, neurobehavioral symptoms, and community reintegration in unstably housed veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Objective: Returning Veterans often have conditions (e.g. posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, and history of traumatic brain injury [TBI]) associated with …

Mental Health

Preliminary Outcomes from an Intensive Multidisciplinary Pain Program in a Veteran’s Administration Hospital: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Chronic pain is a leading cause of lost productivity, disability payments, and health care utilization among the Veteran population. As such, there is interest in …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed