Spirituality, trait gratitude, and post-traumatic growth in Iranian Veterans with PTSD: The mediating role of ego resilience

Abstract: In Iran, spirituality is one of the most critical factors affecting veterans' health. The present study aimed to determine the mediating role of ego resilience in the …

Psychometric properties of the self-injurious thoughts and behaviors interview–short form among U.S. active duty military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: We assessed the interrater reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-Short Form (SITBI-SF) in a …

Factor Structure and Psychometric Performance of the PCL-5 in a Clinical Sample of Veterans Seeking Treatment in a VA PTSD Outpatient Clinic

Abstract: There is a clear need to improve the measurement of posttraumatic symptoms in veterans seeking trauma-focused treatment. We evaluated the structure and psychometric …

Increased top-down control of emotions during symptom provocation working memory tasks following an RCT of alpha-down neurofeedback in PTSD.

Abstract:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been found to be associated with emotion under-modulation from the prefrontal cortex and a breakdown of the top-down control of …

Impact of PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea on cognition in older adult veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are highly prevalent and comorbid among older adult male veterans. Both PTSD and OSA …

Yoga plus mantram repetition to reduce chronic pain in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: A feasibility trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to report chronic pain than veterans without PTSD. Yoga has been shown to reduce both …

Affective depression mediates PTSD to suicide in sample of post-9/11 combat Veterans

Abstract: Combat veterans are at high risk for suicide; consequently, it is paramount to examine factors that may relate to lower levels of suicide among this population. This …

Improving treatment outcomes for Veterans with mental health conditions: strengthening the evidence base for and considering barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapies

Abstract: This briefing is about strengthening the evidence base for and considering barriers to psychedelic assisted therapies. It underlines the importance of addressing …

Framework for accurate classification of self-reported stress from multisession functional MRI data of veterans with posttraumatic stress

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant burden among combat Veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. While empirically …

The evolution of PTSD symptoms in serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK armed forces from 2004 to 16: A longitudinal examination

Abstract: Whilst most military personnel do not develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ex-serving personnel exhibit higher levels compared to those in the military. The …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, suicide, and unintended overdose death in later life: A national cohort study of veterans aged 50 and older

Abstract: Although studies have shown posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with risk of suicide, the relationship in later life, especially for overdose death, remains …

Contribution of Post-Trauma Insomnia to Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women Service Members: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: We examined whether women service members and veterans who reported recent combat and/or sexual trauma experiences had a greater risk of insomnia compared with women who …