Symptoms of depression, but not PTSD, influence cognitive performance in healthy Army National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that comorbid depression and PTSD may contribute to cognitive impairment. However, few studies have explored this dynamic in military …

Examining factors associated with self-reported cognitive functioning in elite military settings: Considerations of combat experiences and post-traumatic stress symptomology

Abstract: Exposure to traumatic events is associated with post-traumatic stress symptomology (PTSS) in a variety of populations. PTSS is also associated with self-reported everyday …

Mental health and cognition in women Veterans enrolled in the health of Vietnam era Veteran women's study (HealthViEWS)

Abstract: Objective: This analysis explored relationships between mental health symptoms and conditions and cognitive function in a cohort of Vietnam-era women veterans from the …

Exercise does not cause post-exertional malaise in Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a randomized, controlled, dose-response, crossover study

Abstract: Chronic multisymptomatic illnesses (CMI) such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, long-COVID, and Gulf War Illness (GWI) are associated with an …

Cognition and Amyloid-β in Older Veterans: Characterization and Longitudinal Outcomes of Data-Derived Phenotypes

Abstract: Background: Within older Veterans, multiple factors may contribute to cognitive difficulties. Beyond Alzheimer’s disease (AD), psychiatric (e.g., PTSD) and health …

The Effects of a Single-Session Virtual Rumination Intervention to Enhance Cognitive Functioning in Veterans With Subjective Cognitive Symptoms: Multimethod Pilot Study

Abstract: Background: Subjective cognitive concerns (SCCs) entail perceived difficulties in thinking or memory, often reported without substantial objective evidence of cognitive …

The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in Gulf War Veterans: A follow-up study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Gulf War Illness (GWI), also called Chronic Multisymptom Illness (CMI), is a multi-faceted condition that plagues an estimated 250,000 Gulf War (GW) …

Disentangling effects of remote mild traumatic brain injury characteristics and posttraumatic stress on processing speed and executive function in Veterans

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress are prevalent in military service members and share objective and subjective cognitive symptoms, complicating …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptom severity and its relationship to performance on the test of memory malingering in a veteran sample

Abstract: Objective: To examine relationships between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptom severity and performance on the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) trials in …

The impact of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on cognition and function in post-9/11 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Objective: The study examines the impact of ADHD on cognitive and functional abilities in post-9/11 Veterans with PTSD. Method: 313 Veterans from the Translational …

Cognitive stimulation therapy in a Veteran sample: A program evaluation study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is an evidence-based intervention for dementia. This program evaluation examined the outcomes of a modified CST program in …

Comparing the effect of prolonged exposure therapy (PET) and metacognitive therapy (MCT) on the quality of life among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Veterans' quality of life (QoL) can be drastically affected by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We compared prolonged exposure therapy (PET) with metacognitive …