Factors that influence mental health service use among female partners of posttraumatic stress disorder-affected Veterans

Abstract: Partners of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-affected veterans experience unique challenges and stressors that may benefit from engagement with mental health …

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 …

Adverse childhood experiences in a clinical sample of UK military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are consistently linked with poorer psychosocial and mental health outcomes, including in military veterans. Military …

Effect of trauma type and trauma burden on self-efficacy for physical exercise in military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction United States (U.S.) military veterans experience significant physical health problems. Lifestyle modifications, such as increasing daily physical activity, …

Conceptualizing care partners' burden, stress, and support for reintegrating Veterans: A mixed methods study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: People who support Veterans as they transition from their military service into civilian life may be at an increased risk of psychological distress. Existing …

Evaluating a novel 8-factor dimensional model of PTSD in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Accumulating data suggest that the structure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may be more nuanced than proposed by prevailing nosological …

Development of the complex trauma screener: A brief measure of ICD-11 PTSD and complex PTSD

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop the Complex Trauma Screener (CTS), a brief screener (seven items) of the ICD-11 trauma disorders that can be used in …

Generalized anxiety and mild anxiety symptoms in U.S. Military Veterans: Prevalence, characteristics, and functioning

Abstract: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental disorder characterized by excessive anxiety and worries that impair daily functioning. While prior work has documented the …

Heart rate variability biofeedback as a treatment for military PTSD: a meta-analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Emerging research has provided tentative support for the use of heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) as a treatment for several psychological …

Military Veterans' perception of quality of care following international operations

Abstract: A high number of military veterans seek professional help at primary healthcare centers for mental health problems. The main aim of this study was to map veterans' …

The cortisol awakening response in a 3 month clinical trial of service dogs for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Recent literature suggests that service dogs may be a valuable complementary intervention option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans due to …

Veteran cultural competence training: Initial effectiveness and national-level implementation

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Because service professionals often lack cultural competence in working with veterans, veterans often perceive such professionals as "not understanding." The …