Predictors of momentary emotion differentiation among Veterans in residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Emotion differentiation refers to the specificity with which people describe their emotional experiences. Low emotion differentiation has been linked to affective …

A pilot study of twice-weekly group-based written exposure therapy for Veterans in residential substance use treatment: Effects on PTSD and depressive symptoms

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly comorbid with substance use disorders (SUDs), resulting in high prevalence of PTSD among individuals in …

Evaluating and identifying changes in the rate of unplanned discharge among Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities providing substance use disorder residential care

Abstract: Introduction: Quality improvement (QI) methods play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive high-quality and timely care. Healthcare systems should use valid …

Unraveling PTSD: Symptom cluster change during and 1 year after veterans’ residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Objective: Although treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is effective in reducing symptom severity, remission rates are low. One potential underlying reason …

PTSD, depression, and treatment outcomes: A latent profile analysis among active duty personnel in a residential PTSD program

Abstract: Depression frequently co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including among active duty service members. However, symptom heterogeneity of this comorbidity …

Effectiveness of residential treatment services for Veterans with substance use disorders: A propensity score matching evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior reviews of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment have found mixed support for residential level of care but are limited by methodology problems and the …

Virtual reality mindfulness training for Veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mindfulness training is effective in recovery from substance use disorders; however, adoption can be difficult due to environmental and personal distractions. …

Residual posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms following a residential posttraumatic stress disorder treatment program for US active duty service members

Abstract: Objective: Even after the most effective posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments, symptoms often persist. Understanding residual symptoms is particularly relevant …

What happens next? Maintenance of gains after discharge from VA residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Residential posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in the Department of Veterans Affairs is helpful for many Veterans, yet the majority experience symptom rebound …

"I wish people could come together like we have," patient and provider perspectives on VA residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Although most posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care in the Veterans health administration (VHA) is provided on an outpatient basis, the VHA has 40 residential …

Cannabis use among U.S. military veterans following residential substance use disorder treatment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Use rates of cannabis, a substance associated with a host of comorbid physical and mental health concerns, continue to rise for military veterans. Despite …

Clinical outcomes of veterans affairs residential PTSD treatment for PTSD and depressive symptoms: 1-year follow-up outcomes and gender differences

Abstract: Objective: The long-term effectiveness of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how it may vary for men …