Outside the realm of combat: The relationship of cumulative trauma with perceived military betrayal and military-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

Abstract: The relationship between lifetime trauma history and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity has been established, though the relationship between lifetime trauma …

Associations of post-traumatic stress disorder and objective subtle cognitive difficulties in cognitively unimpaired older Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have a two-fold increased dementia risk in Veterans. Prior work has …

The effectiveness of imagery rescripting interventions for military Veterans with nightmares and sleep disturbances: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Imagery rescripting (ImRs) interventions have been found effective in improving sleep outcomes, although research has mostly focused on civilian, rather than military, …

Trajectories of moral injury and their associations with posttraumatic stress symptoms among recently discharged Israeli Veterans

Abstract: Background: While it is already known that potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) have a deleterious effect on veterans, little is known about the changes in PMIEs …

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among Japanese peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan

Abstract: Importance: Peacekeepers in United Nations missions experience potentially traumatic events, resulting in increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

Sociodemographic and health characteristics of Hispanic Veteran patients with traumatic brain injury and its association to mortality: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common conditions in the military. VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) patients with Traumatic Brain …

Design and methodology of the first open-label trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder: Considerations for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly co-occur and are associated with more severe symptomatology than either disorder …

Prevalence and risk factors for the development of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder in a large US military cohort

Abstract: While bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are prevalent in military populations, an understanding of risk and protective factors is limited by a lack of …

Executive functioning in posttraumatic stress disorder: Understanding how inhibition, switching, and test modality affect reaction times

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked to deficits in executive functioning, but the literature suggests these associations are inconsistent. …

Risk and protective factors of probable binge eating disorder in US military spouses: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Family Study

Abstract: Binge eating disorder (BED) is a public health concern that has received little research attention in military families. More research is needed to identify risk and …

Comorbidity of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder: Outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapies among service members

Abstract: Objective: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are commonly comorbid mental health disorders. Exercise performed in the natural …

Associations between posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam-era women Veterans in the HealthViEWS study

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with incident diabetes. However, past studies have often included predominantly male samples, despite …