Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The 13-item Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is a self-report tool commonly used to measure the tendency to catastrophize chronic pain. Clinically, the …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Warfighters must maintain an elevated level of readiness and psychological health (collectively referred to as "brain fitness") to facilitate optimal …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Based on decades of study, researchers have inferred that military service is associated with negative mental health outcomes. Different components of …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured (WII) veterans face significant and multifaceted challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life. These challenges …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a profound impact on the mental health of Reserve and National Guard (RNG) women Veterans, especially if they …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the potential impact of shared versus private bedroom barracks configurations on the quality of life, retention, and mental health of …
Abstract: Introduction: A small body of research conducted mostly among civilians has shown that adequate training and preparation can prevent or reduce the development of …
Abstract: Objective: To examine relationships between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptom severity and performance on the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) trials in …
Abstract: Objective: Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring health conditions contributing to morbidity/mortality and decreased quality of life. …
Abstract:Â Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder commonly caused by a traumatic event(s) and prevalent among service members and veterans. …