Sequential acute courses of transcranial magnetic stimulation in major depressive disorder: A retrospective analysis in a Veteran cohort

Abstract: Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is now widely accepted as an effective non-pharmacologic treatment for treatment-resistant depression. …

Emotional distress and physical activity engagement in U.S. Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Physical activity is recommended as part of guideline-based care for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at all stages of the disease. …

Evaluation of the critical warzone experiences scale among Gulf War I-era Veterans: Associations with PTSD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Abstract: Prior research has established the psychometric properties of the Critical Warzone Experiences (CWE) scale among post-9/11 Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans; however, the …

Service dogs for Veterans and Military members with posttraumatic stress disorder: A nonrandomized controlled trial

Abstract: Importance: Military members and veterans (hereafter, veterans) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increasingly seek psychiatric service dogs as a complementary …

Psychiatric disorders are common among older US Veterans prior to traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and alcohol and substance use …

Changes in dispositional mindfulness predict Veterans' symptom severity after an intensive cognitive processing therapy program with mindfulness components

Abstract: Objectives: This study assessed the long-term association between cultivated mindfulness and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom improvement following a 3-week …

Chronic physical and mental health conditions associated with employment status in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans commonly experience both poor health and employment difficulty. However, the research examining potential relationships between chronic physical …

Uridine for Veterans with suicidal ideation: a mechanistic clinical and neuro-imaging trial

Abstract: Suicide remains an urgent concern of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Uridine is a novel treatment with a broad mechanistic overlap with ketamine and lithium, two …

Antidepressant exposure and long-term dementia risk in a nationwide retrospective study on US Veterans with midlife major depressive disorder

Abstract: Introduction: The use of antidepressants in major depressive disorder (MDD) has been reported to influence long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related …

Impact of PTSD treatment on postconcussive symptoms in Veterans: A comparison of sertraline, prolonged exposure, and their combination

Abstract: Many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some people with a …

Paternal PTSD or depression, adolescent mental health, and family functioning: A study of UK military families

Abstract: Introduction: Adolescent mental health and family functioning have received limited attention in UK military families. This study investigated their association with …

The Role of Alexithymia in Suicide Ideation Among Taiwanese Army Military Personnel: A Serial Mediation Model Investigating the Effects of Perceived Stress and Depression

Abstract: Maintaining the good mental health of Taiwanese military personnel is crucial, especially in light of incidents such as the Taiwan Strait crisis. Suicide is a leading …