Physiological markers of trauma‐related nightmares among military personnel suffering from PTSD: A multicenter home‐recording study

Abstract:Aim: Despite being one of the most disabling symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—disrupting sleep continuity, reinforcing hyperarousal, and worsening …

A randomised waitlist-controlled trial protocol for examining the efficacy of a nature-based intervention (angling) for military Veterans and emergency service personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severely debilitating psychological condition that can affect one's capacity to work and well-being. Nature-based …

The relationship between shame, rumination, self-compassion, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

Abstract: Shame and the tendency to ruminate have been linked to the onset and persistence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). We examined …

Deconstructing trauma: How military experiences affect Veteran prison misconduct

Abstract:Military veterans may exhibit a multitude of criminogenic risk factors that can result in contact with the criminal justice system. These include mental health disorders, …

The effects of sex and trauma type on PTSD symptom reduction in cognitive processing therapy

Abstract: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is effective for many, but not all, people. The present …

From apprehension to acceptance: Exploring Veterans' perspectives on a community-led yoga intervention for PTSD

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the perceived expectations, benefits, and challenges of a 12-week community mindfulness-based yoga program for U.S. military veterans with …

Rural–urban disparities in access to interventional psychiatry treatments among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs patients

Abstract: While tele-mental health has improved access to standard medication management and psychotherapy for rural veterans, implementation of interventional psychiatry …

Electroencephalographic findings and 5-year risk of posttraumatic epilepsy after mild traumatic brain injury: Insights from Second Karabakh War Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the long-term risk of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) following mild traumatic brain …

Validation of embedded PCL-5 symptom validity indices in active-duty military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: PTSD is among the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the military and veteran populations. Shura et al. (2023) and Schroeder and Bieu …

Validation of the embarrassment, guilt, and shame scale among Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Embarrassment, guilt, and shame are negative self-evaluations (NSEs) implicated in a number of psychiatric conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder …

Assessing the reliability and validity of the International Trauma Interview in a sample of Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) is a clinical interview used to diagnose ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD). Six …

Diagnoses of mental health disorders among U.S. active component service members, 2020-2024

Abstract: Mental health disorders have long been recognized as a problem in a wide range of domains, including the military, resulting in significant impacts on general morbidity, …