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Veterans’ Perspectives on Military Sexual Trauma-Related Communication with VHA Providers

Abstract: Given the number of veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and the impact of these experiences on veteran health, Veterans Health Administration …

Sex Differences in Veterans' Cardiovascular Health

Abstract: Background: In the U.S. civilian population, sex differences have been identified in cardiovascular health; these differences have been used to inform care. Our …

Interaction Between Psychiatric Symptoms and History of Mild TBI When Evaluating Postconcussion Syndrome in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Symptoms of postconcussive syndrome (PCS) after mild TBI (mTBI) have been shown to resolve quickly, yet new research raises questions about possible …

Relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and deployment and post-deployment stressors, social support, and symptomatology in Veterans with combat-related PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent diagnosis in combat Veterans. In addition to reduced quality of life in various domains of …

Examination of the effects of impulsivity and risk-taking propensity on alcohol use in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: A strong association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and problematic alcohol use has been demonstrated among Veteran populations exposed to …

Annual Suicide Report

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) is committed to preventing suicide within the military. Over the past decade, the Department has made strides in establishing an …

Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study

Abstract: The current study examined the nature and correlates of seven-year posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom courses in a nationally representative, prospective …

US Military Veterans: An Untapped Resource as Disaster Volunteers

Abstract: This study considers the untapped resource of skilled disaster volunteers in US military veterans. Between March 2016 and October 2017, we conducted six semistructured, …

Psychological burden of PTSD, depression, and their comorbidity in the U.S. veteran population: Suicidality, functioning, and service utilization

Abstract: Emerging evidence suggests that comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (PTSD/MDD) may impose an even greater burden than either …

U.S. Combat Veterans' Responses to Suicide and Combat Deaths: A Mixed-Methods Study

Abstract: Limited research has examined how combat veterans experience deaths of comrades to combat or suicide. We sought to investigate the process and identify factors that …

Employment outcomes from VA vocational services involving transitional work for veterans with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Transitional work (TW) for veterans with psychiatric disabilities is the predominant model of vocational rehabilitation in the Veterans Health Administration …

Pilot testing a manualized equine-facilitated cognitive processing therapy (EF-CPT) intervention for PTSD in veterans

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to test effectiveness and feasibility of equine-facilitatedcognitive processing therapy (EF-CPT), a manualized adaptation of …