• Author: Wilfred R. Pigeon
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Development of a model to predict antidepressant treatment response for depression among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Only a limited number of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) respond to a first course of antidepressant medication (ADM). We investigated the …

Service-Connected Disabilities and Suicide Attempts in Veterans: The Moderating Role of Mental Health Care Utilization

Abstract: United States veteran suicide rates have increased over the past two decades. Designations of service-connected disabilities (designations tied to injury during military …

Are Veterans Getting Their Preferred Depression Treatment? A National Observational Study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Physician responsiveness to patient preferences for depression treatment may improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes. Objective: To examine …

The Relationship Between Pain Severity, Insomnia, and Suicide Attempts Among a National Veteran Sample Initiating Pain Care

Abstract: We assessed the longitudinal association of suicide attempts by moderate to severe pain and insomnia before and after the initiation of pain services among veterans. A …

Suicide mortality among male veterans discharged from Veterans Health Administration acute psychiatric units from 2005 to 2010

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to calculate suicide rates and identify correlates of risk in the year following discharge from acute Veterans Health …