Longitudinal assessment of anger trajectories following childhood trauma and combat exposure: Associations with PTSD and alcohol use disorder symptoms

Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …

Anger predicts suicidal ideation in a sample of Veterans with nonsuicidal self-injury: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Suicide remains a critical concern within the United States, particularly among U.S. veterans. Anger is a known correlate of suicidal ideation (SI) but little is …

Preliminary effectiveness of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for reducing experiences and expressions of anger among incarcerated Veterans

Abstract:Problematic anger is common among veterans and is associated with behavioral health challenges, violence, and increased incarceration risk. However, despite their …

Feasibility randomized controlled trial of the mobile anger reduction intervention for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Dysregulated anger is a prevalent concern for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with negative psychosocial outcomes. The tendency to …

Efficacy of the STEP-Home transdiagnostic group workshop to improve functioning, anger, and impulse control in post-9/11 U.S. Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Post-9/11 U.S. combat veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring mental and physical health conditions that often lead to difficulty reintegrating and …

Examining overlap in nonpartner aggression and intimate partner violence among Veterans

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and nonpartner aggression are common among military veterans, yet the extent of overlap between them remains unknown. The current study …

An exploratory analysis of obsessive-compulsive personality traits, pathologic anger and quality of life among trauma-exposed Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with high rates of co-occurring personality pathology, including Obsessive …

Problematic anger in a treatment‐seeking Canadian Veteran population: Prevalence, assessment, and treatment implications

Abstract: Anger is a natural, adaptive emotion that is culturally accepted in military settings. Problematic anger (i.e., intense anger paired with significant distress and …

Anger mediates the relationship between changes in alcohol use and violence: A longitudinal examination among Iraq/Afghanistan-era Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Interpersonal violence is a common barrier to reintegration into civilian life in post-9/11 veterans. Alcohol use and anger, also common among veterans, are …

Development and refinement of the mobile anger reduction intervention for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Problematic anger is commonly reported among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with numerous psychosocial impairments. There …

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 …

Problematic anger among military personnel after combat deployment: Prevalence and risk factors

Abstract: Background: Problematic anger, characterized by excessive frequency, intensity, and duration of anger which causes substantial emotional distress and functional …