Acupuncture therapy for military Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms: A scoping review of clinical studies

Abstract: Military personnel in combat face a high risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, a protocol-based scoping review was conducted to identify …

An item response theory analysis of the clinician-administered PTSD scale for DSM-5 among Veterans

Abstract: We used item response theory (IRT) analysis to examine Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) item performance using data from three large samples of …

Correlates of cannabis use in a sample of mental health treatment-seeking canadian armed forces members and Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans are more likely to experience mental health (MH) conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

Veteran treatment completers’ and facilitators’ perceptions of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and imagery rehearsal therapy for posttraumatic sleep disturbances

Abstract: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and imagery rehearsal therapy are recommended cognitive-behavioral treatments. However, little is known about the …

Neuropsychological correlates of PTSD and depressive symptom improvement in compensatory cognitive training for Veterans with a history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), depression, and PTSD are highly prevalent in post-9/11 veterans. With the comorbidity of depression and PTSD in …

Barriers to Veteran employment as police officers: The PTSD diagnosis bias

Abstract:Combat veterans are highly qualified to fill critical shortages of police officers across the US, but the prevalence of PTSD among this population is a barrier to …

Experiences of parental PTSD for children aged 9-17 in military and emergency first responder families

Abstract: This study is the first to examine the experiences of children aged 9-17 who have a military or emergency first responder (EFR) parent with post-traumatic stress disorder …

Posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: Despite increasing recognition that positive psychological changes or posttraumatic growth (PTG) may develop after highly stressful or traumatic events, contemporary …

Theorizing post-incarceration transition crisis and readiness through Veteran identity work

Abstract: Interest in adjustment issues Veterans face following incarceration has grown rapidly in response to the prevalence of stress-related disorders as well as the physical, …

Pimavanserin 34 mg at bedtime for the treatment of insomnia in 6 Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Insomnia is the most common and refractory complaint in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This open-label pilot study of pimavanserin describes the …

Equine-assisted interventions for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review

Abstract: Equine-assisted intervention therapy has a nearly 60-year history and has been shown to have a significant positive impact on various types of psychotherapy patients. Due …

Rates and reasons for veteran mental health service utilization following completion of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for PTSD

Abstract: Despite the effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reducing symptoms of PTSD and …