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Living with the enemy: A causal inference analysis of military sexual trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder symptomology

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been linked to a range of negative mental health outcomes-posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) most notably. This article …

Recruitment and retention of young adult veteran drinkers using Facebook

The objective of this study was to describe the feasibility of using Facebook as a platform to recruit and retain young adult veteran drinkers into an online alcohol use …

Understanding Low Survey Response Rates Among Young U.S. Military Personnel

Because both scholars and policymakers draw from military personnel survey results, survey participants need to be representative of the population. This research examined response …

Comparing suicide rates for cognitive processing therapy versus prolonged exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare suicide mortality rates for patients receiving two evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) protocols for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Suicide among Veterans Health Administration patients with bipolar disorder: Evidence for increased risk associated with benzodiazepine receipt

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate factors associated with suicide mortality among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients with bipolar disorder. Methods: VHA patients …

Parental mental health conditions and infant health outcomes among military families

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the effects of parental mental health burdens during pregnancy on infant health among military families, who are subject to various …

Behavioral activation for smoking cessation in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Certain psychiatric populations have especially low smoking cessation rates. This highlights the need to identify smoking treatments that increase cessation …

Avatar-based health education: Applying self-determination theory to promote preventative care in U.S. military service members

Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death in the United States, disproportionately impacting veterans and posing significant risks to active duty …

Evaluating Veterans' preferences for renal denervation for treatment of difficult-to-control hypertension: A single-center survey study

Abstract: Background and Aims: Catheter-based renal denervation (RDN) is a safe and effective alternative treatment for hypertension. However, data on patient preferences are …

Physical health correlates of co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among U.S. Veterans: Results from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects between 4%-8% of the U.S. veteran population. A large body of research has documented the …

Heart rate variability impairment during sleep in Veterans with rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, traumatic brain injury, and post‐traumatic stress disorder: An early potential window into autonomic dysfunction?

Abstract: Individuals with comorbid rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) and neurotrauma (NT; defined by traumatic brain injury and post‐traumatic stress …