Trauma exposure and transdiagnostic distress: Examining shared and posttraumatic stress disorder-specific associations

Abstract: We examined transdiagnostic and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-specific associations with multiple forms of trauma exposure within a nationwide U.S. sample (N = …

Longitudinal associations between exposure to potentially morally injurious events and suicidal ideation among recently discharged Veterans – The mediating roles of depression and loneliness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service is associated with heightened suicidal ideation (SI). However, no …

Effectiveness of the massed delivery of Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders within an intensive outpatient program for military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Recent evidence supports the implementation of massed delivery of disorder-specific treatments in the military service member and veteran population. However, many …

Bidirectional associations between pain and perceived stress among Veterans: Depressive disorder as a predisposing factor

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military veterans who were injured in combat very often report pain along with co-occurring perceived stress and preexisting depressive disorder. The systems …

Morally injurious events and depression: Examining the role of rumination among combat-deployed military Veterans in the community

Abstract: While depression remains a common psychological disorder among combat military veterans, there is a need to investigate factors that relate to the development and …

Childhood unpredictability is associated with increased risk for long- and short-term depression and anhedonia symptoms following combat deployment

Abstract: High unpredictability has emerged as a dimension of early-life adversity that may contribute to a host of deleterious consequences later in life. Early-life …

The impact of stress and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life around the globe and negatively impacted mental health (MH), including among military veterans. Building on previous research with …

Cannabis use among individuals with depression symptoms: Differences among military-connected and civilian clients

Abstract: BackgroundDespite the association between depression symptoms and cannabis use, it is unknown how military affiliation may modify this relationship.MethodsPatients …

Adapting an alcohol care linkage intervention to US military Veterans presenting to primary care with hazardous drinking and PTSD and/or depression symptoms: A qualitative study

Abstract: There is a critical need to improve linkage to alcohol care for veterans in primary care with hazardous drinking and PTSD and/or depression symptoms (A-MH). We adapted an …

Experiences of discrimination and mental health treatment seeking among LGBQ plus Veterans

Abstract: Veterans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and other minoritized sexual orientations (LGBQ+) experience significant stigma-related barriers to health care, …

The effect of obstructive sleep apnea severity on PTSD symptoms during the course of esketamine treatment: A retrospective clinical study

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Intranasal administration of esketamine is Food and Drug Administration-approved for treatment-resistant depression. In a recent retrospective case …

Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD in UK armed forces Veterans: A feasibility study protocol

Abstract: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have poorer treatment responses than the general public, which suggests that alternative treatment approaches may be …