Effectiveness of prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression in older US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: While typical aging is associated with decreased cortical volume, major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) likely exacerbates …

Difficulties with emotion regulation within PTSD clusters and moral injury subtypes

Abstract: Treatment and research centered on trauma-related mental health issues have largely focused on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, moral injury is another …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, Veterans Health Administration use, and care-seeking among recent-era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: The current study investigated the associations among probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recent Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care use, and …

Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with elevated risk of incident stroke and transient ischemic attack in women Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with ischemic heart disease in women veterans, but evidence for associations with other …

Examining Veterans' preferences for how to deliver couples-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: Home-based telehealth or in-person?

Abstract: Understanding the modality by which veterans prefer to receive couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment (i.e., home-based telehealth, in-person) may …

Acupuncture for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Current interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are efficacious, yet effectiveness may be limited by adverse effects and high withdrawal rates. …

Differential relations between breathing retraining, in vivo exposure, and imaginal exposure homework completion and treatment outcomes in Veterans receiving prolonged exposure for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Limited research exists that outlines the predictive relevance of the treatment components of prolonged exposure (PE) for post-traumatic stress disorder …

Hitting the wall: The impact of barriers to care and cumulative trauma exposure on PTSD among Northern Ireland Veterans

Abstract: The Northern Ireland (NI) population has high rates of trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but many barriers prevent people from seeking help/care, …

Engagement in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma and are diagnosed with serious mental illness

Abstract: It is important to ensure that veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have access to trauma-focused …

The moderating role of resilience factors for at-risk US army soldiers-in-training: An expansion of a person-centered approach to adverse childhood experiences

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a widespread problem within the United States, with disproportionally high rates among military personnel. However, both intra- …

Barriers to mental health seeking in army aviation

This research explores barriers to mental health seeking, self-reported symptoms, and perspectives on self-help mental-wellness options among U.S. Army Aviation Personnel. Safe …

A pilot randomized controlled trial of online written exposure therapy delivered by peer coaches to Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT) sought to examine the preliminary efficacy of an internet-based version of written exposure therapy delivered to veterans …