Examining treatment outcomes for military service members in an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: To date, few studies have evaluated treatment outcomes for military service members who complete massed treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Furthermore, …

Sleep disturbances and PTSD: Identifying baseline predictors of insomnia response in an intensive treatment programme

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether baseline demographic and clinical variables could predict clinically significant reductions in insomnia symptoms among veterans …

Examining health-related social needs and their association with stress and mental health among US Veterans using 2022 behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS) data

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the association between stress, mental health, and health-related social needs (HRSNs) among Veterans. Methods: A …

PTSD symptoms change in response to a brief intensive trauma-focused treatment programme in non-veterans and Veterans with war-related PTSD

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to benefit from trauma-focused treatment than are patients with …

Decreased DTI-APLS correlated with cognitive impairment in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a risk for cognitive impairment with underlying mechanism unresolved. Our study aimed to evaluate the glymphatic function in …

Cardiovascular disease in women Veterans: Examining the influence of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and health behaviors

Abstract:Background: Women veterans (WVs) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to civilian women, due to a unique risk profile. A high prevalence of …

Female Veterans with military sexual trauma history and posttraumatic stress disorder display impaired fear extinction learning

Abstract: Two decades of conditioned fear studies reveal impaired extinction in traumatized military and civilian populations with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We aimed to …

Antipsychotic and mood stabilizer receipt for Veterans Affairs patients with PTSD: A national investigation

Abstract: Objective: Treatment guidelines recommend only a few medications for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is substantial guideline-nonconcordant …

Functioning and disability consequences of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam era men and women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) negatively impacts functioning and disability, particularly when comorbid with mental health diagnoses. Posttraumatic stress disorder …

Trajectories of posttraumatic stress in military peacekeepers: A longitudinal analysis over 23 years

Abstract: Objective: This study investigated trajectories of posttraumatic stress in Norwegian peacekeepers over a 23-year period, focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of …

Alcohol use disorder among U.S. Veterans Veterans' issues in focus

Abstract: Key Takeaways: Excessive drinking is a leading factor in preventable deaths among U.S. veterans and is associated with higher health care usage. In 2023, 55 percent of …

Optimizing transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation parameters for sleep and autonomic function in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder with or without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Study Objectives: Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet optimal …