A network analysis of psychosocial functioning and posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms in a nationally representative US Veteran cohort

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression adversely affect psychosocial functioning, both separately and especially when they co-occur. Despite the high …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

The role of posttraumatic cognitions in integrated treatments for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic cognitions are a mechanism of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom reduction in trauma-focused interventions for PTSD. It is unclear how …

Patterns of psychosocial functioning of treatment-seeking Veterans following military sexual trauma: The differential association of functioning and identity

Abstract: Veterans with a history of military sexual trauma (MST) often experience poorer social, psychological, and physical outcomes compared with civilians and veterans who have …

Exploring the role of moral injury outcomes in intimate relationship functioning among U.S. combat Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Moral injury entails psychological, social, and possible spiritual issues that might interfere with veterans' functioning in romantic or intimate …

Behavioral activation for Veterans with co-occurring alcohol use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder: Basis and methodology for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Nearly 2 million U.S. veterans live with co-occurring alcohol use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (AUD/PTSD). Extant AUD/PTSD treatments emphasize …

Clinical benefits of self-guided mindfulness coach mobile app use for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot randomized control trial

Abstract: Objective: Mindfulness training can relieve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military veterans and others but is inconsistently accessible. Self-guided …

A phenomenological inquiry into the costs and consequences of insomnia for Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Many individuals with serious mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar or major depressive disorders, with serious functional impairments) have insomnia …

Service dogs for Veterans and Military members with posttraumatic stress disorder: A nonrandomized controlled trial

Abstract: Importance: Military members and veterans (hereafter, veterans) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increasingly seek psychiatric service dogs as a complementary …

Co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among US military Veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and function

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has yet to be established in a nationally representative sample of US …

Nonsuicidal self-injury among Veterans is associated with psychosocial impairment, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and underutilization of mental health services

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a robust predictor of suicide attempts. However, understanding of NSSI and associated treatment utilization among Veterans is limited. …

Comparing psychosocial functioning, suicide risk, and nonsuicidal self-injury between veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are each common among Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and frequently co-occur …