• Author: Tara E. Galovski
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Impact of Veterans' military-to-civilian transition experiences on their longer-term mental health

Abstract: PURPOSE: How well the over 200,000 U.S. servicemembers who complete military service each year navigate the transition to civilian life may impact their later-life …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and gynecological-related distress in trauma-exposed women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Sexual violence predicts both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distress during gynecological health care. Yet sexual trauma represents only one event …

The mental health of U.S. Veterans before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: Examining the demographic and environmental correlates of courses of distress in the LIGHT cohort

Abstract: Purpose: We examined courses of distress in US veterans before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of demographic and environmental characteristics on …

Addressing pandemic-related guilt and shame in U.S. military Veterans: A pilot randomized controlled trial of trauma-informed guilt reduction and supportive care therapy

Abstract: Objective: The coronavirus disease–2019 pandemic created potentially morally injurious situations such as being unable to care for loved ones or making decisions that …

Cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in first responders and Veterans: Flexing the approach with explicit case formulation

Abstract: There is a need to improve psychological interventions for first responders and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We conducted an open trial integrating …

Cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in first responders and Veterans: Flexing the approach with explicit case formulation

Abstract: There is a need to improve psychological interventions for first responders and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We conducted an open trial integrating …

Variation in pandemic impacts on the mental health of black, Hispanic, and white American Veterans

Abstract: Veterans identifying as members of ethnic/racial minority groups are disproportionately affected by adverse social determinants of health and consequently may be uniquely …

Gender and ethnoracial disparities in Veterans’ trauma exposure prevalence across differing life phases

Abstract: Background: Veterans show increased vulnerability to trauma exposure. Yet, there is limited research examining Veterans’ prevalence of experiencing different trauma …

Evaluating the impact of a peer support program on participants' well-being: Finding belongingness through the Women Veterans Network

Abstract: Background: Loss of belongingness may be particularly pronounced for women veterans, representing a threat to long-term well-being. Improvements in social support through …

"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 …

Ethnoracial Disparities in Perinatal Outcomes among Women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Non-Hispanic Black women have increased rates of preterm birth and low infant birth weight. However, we do not know if these disparities replicate in women …

Massed cognitive processing therapy for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: Study design and methodology of a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military personnel. Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is identified as one of the most effective …