Diagnostic accuracy of the primary care PTSD for DSM-5 screen (PC-PTSD-5) in demographic and diagnostic subgroups of Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a screening instrument designed to identify patients with probable PTSD and is mandated to be used in VA …

Dropout in a clinical trial for comorbid PTSD and MDD among US service members: Are pretreatment characteristics predictive?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Despite effective treatment options for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), many patients do not complete therapy. This includes U.S. active duty service …

Resilience after combat: A prospective, longitudinal study of marines and navy corpsmen

Abstract: Resilience is common, yet our understanding of key biopsychosocial and environmental correlates is limited. Additionally, perceived resilience is often conflated with …

Pilot Study of an English Language Coaching Opportunity for Volunteering Among US Military Veterans with Depression, Anxiety, and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Background: Many military Veterans experience mood and anxiety disorders and might benefit from purposeful social interactions. In this pilot study, we evaluated a …

Preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of group webSTAIR for trauma-exposed Veterans in primary care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A substantial number of trauma-exposed veterans seen in primary care report significant symptoms of PTSD and depression. While primary care mental health …

Understanding Veterans' experiences with lung cancer and psychological distress: A multimethod approach

Abstract: Psychological distress while coping with cancer is a highly prevalent and yet underrecognized and burdensome adverse effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Left …

Effectiveness of prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression in older US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: While typical aging is associated with decreased cortical volume, major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) likely exacerbates …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, Veterans Health Administration use, and care-seeking among recent-era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: The current study investigated the associations among probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recent Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care use, and …

Embitterment in Vietnam War Veterans predicted by symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective Research on the association between posttraumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) and other psychopathologies in veterans and adults aged ≥65 years is lacking. …

Gender differences in psychological outcomes following surf versus hike therapy among U.S. service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Surf and hike therapies have demonstrated effectiveness as adjunct interventions for service members with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study explores …

Differential relations between breathing retraining, in vivo exposure, and imaginal exposure homework completion and treatment outcomes in Veterans receiving prolonged exposure for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Limited research exists that outlines the predictive relevance of the treatment components of prolonged exposure (PE) for post-traumatic stress disorder …

Examining differences in mental health and mental health service use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual Veterans

Abstract: Sexual minority veterans are at heightened risk for mental health conditions compared with their heterosexual peers. Subpopulations of the sexual minority community, …