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Factor analysis of the neurobehavioral symptom inventory in Veterans with PTSD and no history of mild TBI

Abstract: It is well established that long-term postconcussive symptoms following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are associated with underlying physical, emotional, and …

Racial/Ethnic and Gender Differences in Receipt of Brief Intervention Among Patients with Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Brief intervention (BI) for unhealthy alcohol use is a top prevention priority for adults in the U.S, but rates of BI receipt vary across patients. This paper examines BI …

Harnessing Digital Health to Objectively Assess Functional Performance in Veterans with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract: An early detection of impaired functional performance is critical to enhance symptom management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, …

Optimizing Performance and Mental Skills With Mindfulness-Based Attention Training: Two Field Studies With Operational Units

Abstract: Mental skills such as focusing attention and managing emotions are essential for optimal performance in high-stress occupations. Studies with military samples have …

Exploring Research Engagement and Priorities of Transgender and Gender Diverse Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has seen an increasing population of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans accessing …

General Perspective on the U.S. Military Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan After 20 Years

Abstract: It has been 20 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. The ongoing military conflicts in this region are the longest sustained conflicts in U.S. …

Demographic, deployment and post-deployment experiences predict trajectories of meaning in life in OEF/OIF/OND veterans

Abstract: Research consistently links U.S. military veterans' meaning in life to better mental health and well-being. Yet, because meaning in life is usually studied as a precursor …

Special Operations Cognitive Agility Training (SOCAT) for Special Operations Forces and spouses

Abstract: Increasingly complex and unpredictable personnel and operational demands require Special Operations Forces (SOF) members and their families to remain flexible, adaptive, …

Examining Executive Functioning as a Moderator of Intimate Partner Violence Risk in Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the inter-relationships among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, cognitive bias, executive functioning deficits, and intimate partner …

Suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide death among Veterans and service members: A comprehensive meta-analysis of risk factors

Abstract: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America. Particularly at risk, Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-Veterans, and the suicide …

The effect of military service and trauma exposure on resilience

Abstract: Research suggests that military personnel are more resilient than civilians, but there are few studies on why this may be. Resilience may be a function of simply being a …

Hippocampal volume and volume asymmetry prospectively predict PTSD symptom emergence among Iraq-deployed soldiers

Abstract: Evidence suggests a link between smaller hippocampal volume (HV) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, there has been little prospective research testing …