Abstract: The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) have demonstrated high levels of diagnostic accuracy and strong psychometric …
Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is prevalent and causes numerous deleterious effects on survivors. This study investigated the association between mental health counseling …
Abstract: This study explored the association between changes in pain and related health outcomes and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following cognitive processing …
Abstract: Older veterans have an increased risk of lifetime trauma exposure compared to older civilians. Though few individuals develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they …
Abstract: Combat deployments are stressful life events that confer risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Typically, PTSD is conceptualized as being caused by …
Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is characterized as the experience of positive psychological change following exposure to traumatic stress. However, studies examining the …
Abstract: Despite a varied selection of available trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few veterans receive a full …
Abstract: Traumatic stress reactions (TSRs) exist on a continuum that includes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highly comorbid psychopathology, and resilience, highlighting …
Abstract: Negative mental health outcomes are prevalent among veterans exposed to military-related stressors and are associated with social isolation. Limited research exists on …
Abstract: Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a well-known trauma-focused treatment that aims to generate more adaptive posttrauma cognitions and emotions. Changes in cognitions …
Abstract: Anger can adversely impact functioning in veterans. Psychological aggression, which is related to but distinct from anger, is particularly detrimental to veterans' mental …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor quality of life. Although randomized clinical trial data show improvements in quality of life following …