Disrupting posttrauma networks: Identifying candidate intervention targets to improve military Veterans' mental health and well-being

Abstract: Trauma exposure is widespread within the U.S. and around the world. Although researchers have examined the mental health and functional challenges that can result from …

Modeling the symptom connections between posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid severe mental illness

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although comorbidity between PTSD and severe mental illness (SMI; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) is common, the underlying connections between disorders …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms, functioning, and suicidal ideation in older U.S. Veterans: A network analysis

Abstract: Objectives : To identify posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms most central to the disorder and examine associations with functioning and suicidal ideation (SI) …

Associations of self-directed violence among traumatic stress correlates: Network analysis and comparison in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Suicidal self-directed violence (SDV) is elevated among those exposed to trauma, making it critical to understand how features of traumatic stress relate to SDV outcomes. …

Veteran and first responder family members show distinct mental health networks centered on negative emotions

Abstract: The interplay of mental health symptoms among family members of veterans and first responders remains poorly understood despite their vital support role. Network analysis …

A network analysis of psychosocial functioning and posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms in a nationally representative US Veteran cohort

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression adversely affect psychosocial functioning, both separately and especially when they co-occur. Despite the high …

Associations of self-directed violence among traumatic stress correlates: Network analysis and comparison in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Suicidal self-directed violence (SDV) is elevated among those exposed to trauma, making it critical to understand how features of traumatic stress relate to SDV outcomes. …

Body dissatisfaction is central to military eating disorder pathology: A multi-time-point network analysis

Abstract: Military membership may put individuals at risk for eating disorders (EDs) due to military specific risk factors such as strict physical fitness requirements, increased …

A network analysis of clinician-rated posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder symptom clusters in a sample of Veterans seeking outpatient treatment

Abstract: The presentation of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) differs by substance type. The current study applied network analysis …

Neural rewiring of resilience: The effects of combat deployment on functional network architecture

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although combat-deployed soldiers are at high risk for developing trauma-related psychopathology, most will remain resilient for the duration and aftermath of …

Using statistical techniques to understand the unique needs of military personnel experiencing mental health difficulties: Moving away from assuming patient homogeneity to understanding heterogeneity

Abstract: Gold standard treatments for military personnel seeking support for mental health difficulties are often standardised and manualised to ensure high levels of treatment …

Network analysis of PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptom co-occurrence among U.S. Veterans seeking treatment

Abstract: Background: For the past twenty years, veterans have sustained an unprecedented operational tempo, which can lead to co-occurring mental health disorders. When veterans …