Tai Chi and wellness interventions for Veterans with Gulf War illness: A randomized controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness that affects up to one-third of the 700,000 American military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf …

Motivation in Veterans with an acute/subacute ischemic stroke did not improve cognition and functional motor recovery but reduced deaths

Abstract: Background: The role of motivation per se in the presence or absence of depression in stroke-related cognitive and functional motor recovery has not been studied. AIM: …

A brief report on sex-specific differences in persistent depression, anxiety, and loneliness among Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms on depressive symptoms and health-promoting behaviors among Korean coast guards: The mediating role of social support

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result in severe depression. Yet, it is not clear how to improve health-promoting behavior and reduce depressive …

Evaluating the impact of buprenorphine on depressive symptoms among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Buprenorphine has demonstrated benefit for acute and chronic pain and various psychiatric disorders. However, many studies evaluating buprenorphine's effect on …

Heterogeneity in 10-year course trajectories of moderate to severe major depressive disorder among Veterans

Abstract: Aims: Epidemiological studies show that despite the episodic nature, the long-term trajectory of depression can be variable. This study evaluated the heterogeneity of …

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 …

Life after EBPs: Characterizing subsequent engagement in evidence-based psychotherapy after completion of an initial trauma-focused EBP in a national sample of VA patients

Abstract: Many Veterans who complete prolonged exposure (PE) or cognitive processing therapy (CPT) report residual symptoms, but it is unclear how to best address the mental health …

Evaluating the impact of a peer support program on participants' well-being: Finding belongingness through the Women Veterans Network

Abstract: Background: Loss of belongingness may be particularly pronounced for women veterans, representing a threat to long-term well-being. Improvements in social support through …

Negative social exchanges are associated with more severe depressive symptoms above and beyond the effects of positive social exchanges in male U.S. service members and Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Risk for depression is heightened among male service members/veterans relative to civilians. Research suggests social support protects service …

The role of shame and trauma type on posttraumatic stress disorder and depression severity in a treatment-seeking Veteran population

Abstract: Objective: Research on how different types of trauma affect depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in veterans has yielded inconsistent results. …

Was training enough? Examining the implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies for depression in Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Three evidence-based psychotherapies for depression (D-EBPs)—cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, acceptance and commitment therapy for depression, and …