Comorbid chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder among Veterans: Approaches to care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The aim is to elucidate approaches to care for comorbid chronic pain and PTSD (CP + PTSD) in the Veterans Administration (VA). These conditions are …

Individual and organisational factors contributing to the mental health and suicide risk of current and ex-serving Navy clearance divers

Abstract: ObjectiveMilitary service is inherently stressful, and a high prevalence of mental ill-health and suicide is reported among the veteran community. The current study …

Cognitive behavioral therapy alone or in combination with eszopiclone in comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial

Abstract: We sought to assess the augmentation of brief behavioral therapy for insomnia (BBTI) with eszopiclone (ESZ) over BBTI alone for the treatment of chronic insomnia on sleep …

Low rates of symptom exacerbation during and after massed cognitive processing therapy across Veteran and community samples

Abstract: Clinicians have expressed concerns that symptoms may worsen during evidence‐based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as cognitive processing …

Posttraumatic stress symptomatology rather than mild traumatic brain injury is related to atypical early neural processing during cognitive control

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) report disruptions in cognition; however, the …

Combat Veteran mental health outcomes after short-term counseling services

Abstract: Combat veterans suffer from elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and generalized anxiety relative to the general population and other …

A systematic review on sexual trauma, outcomes, and treatment in the military

Abstract:Military sexual trauma (MST) entails physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. MST leads to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intimate partner …

Association of psychiatric diagnoses and military sexual trauma type with denied posttraumatic stress disorder service connection

Abstract: Background: Annually, thousands of Veterans file Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability claims (“service connection”) for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Mindful self-compassion for Veterans with morally injurious experiences and co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder: A feasibility study

Abstract: Objective: This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of delivering Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) to veterans with moral injury and co-occurring PTSD and …

Personality traits as predictors of PTSD and depression symptoms following exposure-based treatment in an intensive outpatient program

Abstract: We aimed to assess the associations between pre-treatment personality traits on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression before and after an …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptom changes among Veterans participating in trauma-informed aquatic therapy: A 1-year retrospective study

Abstract: This study assessed posttraumatic stress (PTSD) symptom changes among active-duty and military veterans before and after participating in a non-exposure-based …

Identifying suicide risk in Veterans with criminal-legal involvement: A latent profile analysis of criminogenic needs and posttraumatic stress

Abstract:Veterans with criminal legal system involvement (VCLI) are believed to be a particularly important group in suicide prevention efforts given high rates of death by …