PTSD in U.S. Veterans: The Role of Social Connectedness, Combat Experience and Discharge

Abstract: Service members who transition out of the military often face substantial challenges during their transition to civilian life. Leaving military service requires …

Spiritual Interventions in Veterans with PTSD: A Systematic Review

Abstract: This article reports the results of a systematic review on the effectiveness of religious/spiritually (R/S)-based interventions in veterans with post-traumatic stress …

Dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: a review of the mental health risk factors for dementia in the military veteran population

This systematic review explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder with dementia within the military veteran population.

Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Objective: Comorbidity is the rule and not the exception among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Examining comorbidities in a veteran population allows …

Is Integrated CBT Effective in Reducing PTSD Symptoms and Substance Use in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans? Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: This study is the first to examine integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) in a sample of military veterans with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Psychiatric service dogs as a tertiary prevention modality for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The objective of the study was to document the usability of psychiatric service dogs (PsySDs) as a tertiary prevention modality from the perspective of veterans who have …

PTSD's factor structure and measurement invariance across subgroups with differing count of trauma types

Abstract: To investigate the effect of the count of traumatizing event (TE) types on post-trauma mental health, several studies have compared posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans, firefighters, and police officers : a randomised, double-blind, dose-response, phase 2 clinical trial

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent in military personnel and first responders, many of whom do not respond to currently available treatments. …

Association between social support and mental health conditions in treatment-seeking Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel

This article explores the relationship between social support and mental health conditions, in relation to veterans and military personnel who are seeking treatment. The article …

Real-time fMRI neurofeedback training of the amygdala activity with simultaneous EEG in veterans with combat-related PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic and disabling neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by insufficient top-down modulation of the amygdala activity by …

Effect of Evidence-Based Supported Employment vs Transitional Work on Achieving Steady Work Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often interferes with a person’s ability to obtain or sustain employment, which leads to premature exit from the labor …

Trial of Prazosin for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Veterans

Abstract: In randomized trials, prazosin, an α1-adrenoreceptor antagonist, has been effective in alleviating nightmares associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in …