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Diagnostic accuracy and psychometric performance of two self-report measures of posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans

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 …

Military sexual trauma and mental health counseling: Effects on resilience over time among recent‐era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is prevalent and causes numerous deleterious effects on survivors. This study investigated the association between mental health counseling …

Changes in pain and related health outcomes after cognitive processing therapy in an active duty military sample

Abstract: This study explored the association between changes in pain and related health outcomes and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following cognitive processing …

Assessing Veteran perceptions of trauma-informed care in a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs skilled nursing setting

Abstract: Older veterans have an increased risk of lifetime trauma exposure compared to older civilians. Though few individuals develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they …

Linking pathological narcissism to posttraumatic stress disorder in Veterans

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 …

Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among female and male Veterans: The contribution of romantic relationship and friendship functioning

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is characterized as the experience of positive psychological change following exposure to traumatic stress. However, studies examining the …

Beyond symptom reduction: Veterans' goals for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment

Abstract: Despite a varied selection of available trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few veterans receive a full …

Identifying transdiagnostic traumatic stress reactions in US military Veterans: A nationally representative study

Abstract: Traumatic stress reactions (TSRs) exist on a continuum that includes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highly comorbid psychopathology, and resilience, highlighting …

Longitudinal associations among resilience, social isolation, and gender in US Iraq and Afghanistan-era Veterans

Abstract: Negative mental health outcomes are prevalent among veterans exposed to military-related stressors and are associated with social isolation. Limited research exists on …

Examining the associations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters across cognitive processing therapy

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 …

Examining the impact of brief couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder treatments on anger and psychological aggression in Veterans and their partners

Abstract: Anger can adversely impact functioning in veterans. Psychological aggression, which is related to but distinct from anger, is particularly detrimental to veterans' mental …

"It made me feel more alive": A qualitative analysis of quality of life improvements following completion of trauma-focused therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor quality of life. Although randomized clinical trial data show improvements in quality of life following …