The effect of a service dog on salivary cortisol awakening response in a military population with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Recent studies suggest a therapeutic effect of psychiatric service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are limited by self-report …

Experiences of children exposed to parental post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in military and veteran families : a systematic review protocol

Abstract: The objective of this review is to understand how parental Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) might impact children growing up in military and veteran families. The …

The Burden of Co-occuring Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD in U.S Military Veterans: Comorbidities, Functioning and Suicidality

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most prevalent disorders in U.S. military veterans and often co-occur. To date, most …

Factors associated with persistent posttraumatic stress disorder among U.S. military service members and veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have long-term and far-reaching impacts on health and social and occupational functioning. This study examined …

Preliminary efficacy of service dogs as a complementary treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in military members and veterans

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric service dogs are an emerging complementary treatment for military members and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet despite …

Relationships between posttraumatic stress disorder, attachment, self-blame, and social support among women veterans with a history of childhood and/or military sexual trauma

Abstract: The present study examined the relationships between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity, trauma-related self-blame, perceived social support, and …

Heart rate reactivity to trauma-related imagery as a measure of PTSD symptom severity : Examining a new cohort of Veterans

Abstract: For over three decades, there has been considerable research documenting increased physiological reactivity to trauma-related stimuli as a characteristic feature of …

Factors associated with mental health in Canadian Veterans

 Abstract: Introduction: Mental health of Veterans remains a key public policy issue as Veterans with mental health conditions continue to rise in numbers. There is, however, …

The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM—5 (CAPS-5) : Development and Initial Psychometric Evaluation in Military Veterans

Abstract: The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) is an extensively validated and widely used structured diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Antipsychotic Use and Risk of Dementia in Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To examine the risk of dementia associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the contribution of antipsychotic use to this risk. Design: …

Elevated rates of memory impairment in military service-members and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

This study examined rates of cognitive impairment using a domain-specific approach in non-treatment-seeking service members and veterans withand without PTSD.Individuals with PTSD …

Occupational Functioning and Employment Services Use Among VA Primary Care Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit high levels of unemployment. The Department of Veterans Affairs Health System (VHA) offers a …