Abstract: Social determinants of health (SDoH) refer to the conditions in the environments in which people live that affect health outcomes and risks. SDoH may provide proximal, …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veteran populations are frequently diagnosed with mental health conditions such as substance use disorder and PTSD. These conditions are associated with …
Abstract: In this editorial, the authors discuss that given the prevalence and serious risks associated with problematic anger, including harm to self and others, it is critical …
Abstract: Military veterans have been shown to differ demographically from non-veterans in the criminal justice system. However, relatively little is known about their …
Abstract: Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is underutilized in the military health system. …
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disturbance in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with an emerging literature showing that treating …
Abstract: Sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. military are very common. Military sexual trauma (MST) is defined as sexual assault or harassment experienced during military …
Abstract: Cigarette smoking and depression are associated with morbidity and mortality. Among veterans, approximately 22% are current smokers and 11%–15% have been diagnosed with …
Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder can be viewed as a memory disorder, with trauma-related flashbacks being a core symptom. Given the central role of the hippocampus in …
Abstract:Â Trauma and stressor-related behavioral health conditions are prevalent in military populations and have become a major public health concern in recent years. Individuals …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may emerge or re-emerge at end of life (EOL), increasing patient suffering. Understanding factors associated with PTSD at EOL may …
Abstract: Sleep problems are common among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and closely associated with hyperarousal symptoms. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation …