Lethal means safety counseling among firearm-owning U.S. National Guard personnel: Hyperarousal symptoms as a moderator of treatment outcomes

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense and other stakeholders recommend lethal means safety counseling (LMSC) to reduce suicide risk among military service members. Despite the …

Provider perceptions of their patients' dropout from trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: Many patients who initiate prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) do not complete a full course, although little is known about how …

The transition to civilian life: impact of comorbid PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disturbance on veterans' social functioning and suicidal ideation

Abstract: Objective: Trauma-exposed veterans may be more likely to experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and sleep disturbance together rather than in …

A Crosswalk Study of DSM-IV and DSM-5 Criteria for PTSD from the DSM-5 Field Trials

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent and sometimes severely disabling. Providing effective treatment for PTSD and addressing its social …

The role of posttraumatic guilt and anger in integrated treatment for PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders among primarily male veterans

Abstract: Objective: PTSD and substance use disorders (SUD) frequently co-occur among veterans. Integrated exposure-based treatments, such as Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and SUD …

Exploring resilience models in a sample of combat-exposed military service members and veterans:a comparison and commentary

Abstract: Background: The term resilience is applied in numerous ways in the mental health field, leading to different perspectives of what constitutes a resilient response and …

Veterans’ perspectives on fitbit use in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: An interview study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The increase in availability of patient data through consumer health wearable devices and mobile phone sensors provides opportunities for mental health …

The impact of a civic service program on biopsychosocial outcomes of post 9/11 U.S. military veterans

Abstract: Volunteering as a health promotion intervention, improves physical health, mental health, and social outcomes particularly in older adults, yet limited research exists …

Are military personnel with a past history of mental health care more vulnerable to the negative psychological effects of combat?

Abstract: Introduction: Military clinicians often need to assess fitness for duty after a mental disorder diagnosis. The ability to respond to the psychological demands of …