Endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicts reduced opioid dosing following treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement

Abstract: Veterans experience chronic pain at greater rates than the rest of society and are more likely to receive long-term opioid therapy (LTOT), which, at high doses, is …

Reduced Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Following Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Among Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly comorbid conditions associated with reduced health-related quality of …

Mechanistic Pathways of Mindfulness Meditation in Combat Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Objective: This study's objective was to evaluate the effect of two common components of meditation (mindfulness and slow breathing) on potential mechanistic pathways. …

Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Ex-Military Personnel

Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO), in the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), recognised two distinct disorders related to …

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in Addition to Usual Care Is Associated with Improvements in Pain, Fatigue, and Cognitive Failures Among Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Many Gulf War I veterans report ongoing negative health consequences. The constellation of pain, fatigue, and concentration/memory disturbances is referred to as “Gulf …

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Primary Care Brief Mindfulness Training for Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Objectives: Primary care (PC) patients typically do not receive adequate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. This study tested if a brief mindfulness …

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions may be acceptable to veterans who have poor adherence to existing evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The …

Meditation-Based Mantram Intervention for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Trial

Abstract: Few complementary therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been empirically tested. This study explored the efficacy of a portable, private …

Effects of participation in a mindfulness program for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract: Objective: To assess outcomes associated with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for veterans with PTSD. Methods: Forty-seven veterans with posttraumatic stress …