Systematic literature review: Nature-based interventions for Veterans

Abstract: Many veterans are not seeking treatment for their mental health needs. Traditional evidence-based practice approaches, (e.g., cognitive processing therapy, cognitive …

Why do Veterans not respond as well as civilians to trauma-focused therapies for PTSD?

Abstract: This column first reviews evidence that veterans have poorer response to trauma-focused therapies for PTSD compared to civilians. We then consider several explanations …

Functional significance of posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Although many studies indicate that individuals who have experienced a traumatic event can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG), some researchers have …

Disclosure and concealment in military couples: A dyadic study

Abstract: Objective: Disclosure of deployment-related experiences among military couples is generally beneficial to mental health and relationship adjustment. Yet, disclosure by …

Do appraisals of military service indicate current distress in aging Vietnam War combat Veterans?

Abstract: Objective: Appraisals of military service, both desirable and undesirable, assessed via Elder and Clipp’s (1989) scale, are associated with psychological distress in …

Effect of mantram repetition on PTSD symptoms and quality of life in Veterans: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common debilitating psychological condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and can occur …

Subjective cognitive concerns, APOE ε4, PTSD symptoms, and risk for dementia among older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are associated with self-reported problems with cognition as well as risk for …

The effect of mandala coloring and free coloring on the happiness in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in the Covid-19 pandemic: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to complications such as depression and grief, which are more prevalent in veterans than in the general …

Associations between PTSD and temporal discounting: The role of future thinking

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Despite documented alterations in future thinking in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), our understanding of how individuals with PTSD make …

Mental health and cognition in women Veterans enrolled in the health of Vietnam era Veteran women's study (HealthViEWS)

Abstract: Objective: This analysis explored relationships between mental health symptoms and conditions and cognitive function in a cohort of Vietnam-era women veterans from the …

Ketamine in the effective management of chronic pain, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder for Veterans: A meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract:Introduction: Ketamine has emerged as a promising treatment alternative for the management of chronic pain. Despite encouraging findings in civilian populations, and …

The relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and gastrointestinal disease in United States Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: This study examined the relationship between gastrointestinal disease and post-traumatic stress disorder in U.S. military Veterans. Based on literature and …