Thought content, thought function, acceptance and adaptation over time: Experiences of Turkish Veterans and their spouses whose cognitive functions are affected by PTSD

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) induced by war and conflict can impact the cognitive functions of both traumatized veterans and their spouses. This qualitative …

Promoting psychological health and overall wellness in female Veterans with military sexual trauma through complementary health interventions: A quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been associated with long-term negative outcomes such as increased rates of cardiovascular disease, post-traumatic stress …

Intensive treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder: the pain and trauma intensive outpatient treatment program

Abstract: Military combat can result in the need for comprehensive care related to both physical and psychological trauma, most commonly chronic pain and post-traumatic stress …

Longitudinal associations among resilience, social isolation, and gender in US Iraq and Afghanistan-era Veterans

Abstract: Negative mental health outcomes are prevalent among veterans exposed to military-related stressors and are associated with social isolation. Limited research exists on …

Interpersonal and trauma-related guilt moderate the relationship between intensity of combat experiences and suicidality

Abstract: Suicide rates in military-affiliated communities remain elevated since the dawn of the Global War on Terror, despite substantial efforts by clinicians and researchers. …

Symptoms of depression, but not PTSD, influence cognitive performance in healthy Army National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that comorbid depression and PTSD may contribute to cognitive impairment. However, few studies have explored this dynamic in military …

Differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between U.S. civilians and military Veterans in the Gulf War and post-9/11 war eligibility cohorts: A research note

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans who experienced combat compared with those who did not. However, it is unknown how PTSD rates …

Differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between US civilians and military Veterans in the Gulf War and post-9/11 war eligibility cohorts: A research note

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans who experienced combat compared with those who did not. However, it is unknown how PTSD rates …

Evaluating the impact of a peer support program on participants' well-being: Finding belongingness through the Women Veterans Network

Abstract: Background: Loss of belongingness may be particularly pronounced for women veterans, representing a threat to long-term well-being. Improvements in social support through …

Veterans' experiences of and preferences for patient-centered, measurement-based PTSD care

Abstract: Background: Up to 50% of veterans drop out of trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBP) without completing treatment or recovering; evidence suggests this is …

Virtual reality exposure for treating PTSD due to military sexual trauma

Abstract: Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRE) has been used in the treatment of combat-related PTSD since the late 1990s and was recently adapted to treat PTSD due to military …

Design and methodology of a randomized clinical trial of quetiapine to reduce central nervous system polypharmacy in Veterans with postconcussive syndrome symptoms

Abstract: Lack of evidence to guide medication treatments for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans too often results in polypharmacy practices attempting to provide …