Cortisol response as a predictor and correlate of treatment outcomes for service members with posttraumatic stress disorder: A secondary data analysis

Abstract:The unique nature of military-related trauma exposure, including a higher likelihood of multiple trauma exposures and sustained operational stress while deployed, may play …

Developing military service-related PTSD training curricula for entry level counselors: A delphi study

Abstract:The push for mental health counselor representation within Veterans Health Administration facilities and their request for community mental health provider support …

Reliable symptom worsening among Veterans receiving cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in routine Veterans Health Administration care

Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines recommend trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some veterans and clinicians …

Mental health outcomes following exposure to combat events during the October 7th war in Israeli reserve soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The present study examines specific associations between various war events and probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 …

Problematic anger in a treatment‐seeking Canadian Veteran population: Prevalence, assessment, and treatment implications

Abstract: Anger is a natural, adaptive emotion that is culturally accepted in military settings. Problematic anger (i.e., intense anger paired with significant distress and …

Sexual trauma, suicide, and overdose in a national cohort of older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the association between military sexual trauma (MST) and risk for suicide-related outcomes later in life. OBJECTIVE: To determine the …

The effectiveness of group treatments for Veterans: A meta-analysis

Abstract:Transitioning into civilian life after serving in the military can be a huge adjustment for many military members. The military lifestyle and culture are unique structures …

Evidence of physical deconditioning during psychiatric hospitalization in a Veteran sample

Abstract: Prior observations of low physical activity in psychiatric inpatient care suggest a risk of physical deconditioning, but to date no studies have explicitly investigated …

Impact of medical comorbidities on ketamine and esketamine treatment effectiveness for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression: A clinical outcomes analysis from the VA San Diego Healthcare System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ketamine and esketamine are increasingly used to manage treatment-resistant depression and have also been shown to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress …

God, can you help me? Religious coping for U.S. military service members living with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This paper presents the development of an evidence-based program aimed at enhancing religious coping mechanisms for United States (U.S.) military service members living …

Understanding preferences for a PTSD support technology among Veterans: A qualitative analysis

Abstract:Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder is prevalent among combat veterans in the United States. Mobile health-based interventions have the potential to provide …

Dynamics of PTSD and autonomic symptoms in a longitudinal US population-based sample

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can co-occur with somatic symptoms, associations which may be partly due to threat-responsive changes in the …