Psychometric properties, factor structure, and functional correlates of the posttraumatic stress disorder checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition in a U.S. national sample of older Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To examine the psychometric properties of an assessment measure for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that corresponds with the current version of the …

Randomized controlled trial of computerized working memory training for Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition among Veterans that is associated with deficits across a range of neuropsychological domains …

Assessing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in post-9/11 Veterans: Prevalence, measurement correspondence, and comorbidity with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among Veterans but overlapping symptoms with other prevalent psychiatric disorders (e.g., …

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms on depressive symptoms and health-promoting behaviors among Korean coast guards: The mediating role of social support

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result in severe depression. Yet, it is not clear how to improve health-promoting behavior and reduce depressive …

Risky sexual behavior in Veterans seeking substance use and mental health treatment

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are at an elevated risk for substance use and risky sexual behaviors, either of which may function as coping responses to trauma exposure. …

Self-reported hearing aid requirements among US military personnel and the association with probable posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Auditory problems are ubiquitous among U.S. military personnel. Hearing aids are an effective treatment for both hearing loss and tinnitus, two of the most …

The phenomenology of posttraumatic stress within electrical injury in comparison to combat exposed Veterans

Abstract: Researchers have yet to form conclusions about the mechanism of injury within electrical injury (EI) and the relationship between injury factors, and chronic …

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. Veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Study objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

Building capacity to care for Veterans and families: Results of a mental health service provider needs assessment

Abstract: Introduction: Community mental health service providers are an integral element of support in the Canadian mental health system for Veterans, yet their capacity needs …

Canada's Veterans' second coming of age: Why it is time to explore the needs of our newest generation of older Veterans

Abstract: This article explores the evolving challenges and policy responses to the aging population of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans. As Canada approaches the status of a …

Evidence-based treatments for PTSD symptoms resulting from military sexual trauma in women Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) can encompass sexual assault and harassment and has been shown to be pervasive across militaries, disproportionately affecting …

Traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and vascular risk are independently associated with white matter aging in Vietnam-era Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), mental health conditions (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), and vascular comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) …