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Written exposure therapy for dually diagnosed Veterans in a residential domiciliary substance use treatment program: A pilot study

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) are highly comorbid among U.S. veterans. Although first-line trauma treatments are effective, …

A qualitative explanation of mechanisms of change for inpatient treatment for public safety personnel, military members, and Veterans

Abstract: Working in public safety organizations or the military poses higher risk of occupational stress injuries. Effective psychological treatments that address these conditions …

Latent profiles of psychosocial risk and associations with suicidality in US military Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are at increased risk for suicide compared to civilians. Suicide risk may be influenced by psychosocial risk and protective factors, including sense of …

Exploring associations between deployment-related events and moral injury outcomes in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Moral injury is a trauma-related condition that may develop following exposure to events that violate one’s deeply held moral beliefs and values (termed potentially …

The crack in our souls: Military Veterans' perceptions of a potentially morally injurious peacekeeping mission

Abstract: During peacekeeping missions, military personnel may be exposed to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs). Little is known about how these PMIEs and their impact …

Outside the realm of combat: The relationship of cumulative trauma with perceived military betrayal and military-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

Abstract: The relationship between lifetime trauma history and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity has been established, though the relationship between lifetime trauma …

A qualitative investigation of barriers to initiating a 3-week intensive posttraumatic stress disorder treatment program for Veterans

Abstract: Barriers such as transportation, stigma, and scheduling difficulties can interfere with veterans’ abilities to engage in traditionally delivered (i.e., weekly) …