• Author: Vanessa C. Somohano
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Characterizing mental health care utilization for Veterans with PTSD in the year after a suicide attempt

Abstract: The goal of this study was to characterize mental health care utilization, including variables associated with initiation of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Self-compassion attenuates the association between PTSD severity and suicidal ideation severity among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: PTSD is associated with increased suicide risk. This study assessed whether higher levels of self-compassion attenuated this association in a sample of …

Self-compassion attenuates the association between PTSD severity and suicidal ideation severity among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: PTSD is associated with increased suicide risk. This study assessed whether higher levels of self-compassion attenuated this association in a sample of …

Characterizing and comparing evidence-based psychotherapy utilization among Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder

Abstract: Objective: The current study sought to describe a nationally representative sample of Veterans diagnosed with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder (SUD) who …

Perspectives on military culture among Veterans with a recent suicide attempt: Illustrating gender differences and informing suicide prevention

Abstract: This article aims to expand our understanding of military culture as it relates to gender and veterans’ mental health, drawing from rich qualitative data. Fifty …