Augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET) for military-related PTSD: A thematic analysis of stakeholder perspectives guiding iterative development

Abstract: Despite the efficacy of trauma-focused therapies, many veterans with PTSD leave treatment prematurely and experience persistent functional impairments. This is often due …

Social determinants of health associated with receipt of psychotherapy for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between social determinants of health (SDoH, the conditions in which people live) and receipt of psychotherapy among Veterans …

Female military sexual trauma survivors’ experiences with seeking treatment from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …

Stellate ganglion block treatment for PTSD in military service members

Abstract: The article focuses on the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) as a potential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military service members. PTSD is a …

Longitudinal associations between PTSD symptom clusters and domains of hazardous drinking among a cohort of United States Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous drinking remain significant problems in military-connected populations. Prior research suggests that …

A conceptual analysis of loneliness in military personnel and suggested directions of therapeutic intervention

Abstract: Loneliness is receiving more and more attention for being an important psychosocial contributor to the deterioration of quality of life, psychological well-being, onset …

The winding road adaptations for a curriculum and study of black Vietnam Veterans with moral injury

Abstract: Nationally, the Black population’s spiritual/religious traits surpass other ethnicities, as did their disproportionally high participation in the Vietnam War. The …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and gynecological-related distress in trauma-exposed women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Sexual violence predicts both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distress during gynecological health care. Yet sexual trauma represents only one event …

Examination of changes in suicide cognitions during an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Suicide remains a significant clinical concern for military service members and veterans. One approach to reducing suicide risk has been to treat psychiatric disorders …

A psychometric analysis of the Military Stigma Scale

Abstract: U.S. military populations experience a high level of mental health concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder, clinical depression, and suicide, when compared …

Cognition improvement in U.S. Veterans undergoing treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: Secondary analyses from a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Cognitive dysfunction is a hallmark of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although treatments effectively reduce core PTSD symptoms, limited research has examined …

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is related to alcohol problems over time among Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The potential consequences of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AMED) consumption are of concern, but research to date has yielded conflicting results on …