Cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in first responders and Veterans: Flexing the approach with explicit case formulation

Abstract: There is a need to improve psychological interventions for first responders and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We conducted an open trial integrating …

Treatment outcomes for military-affiliated clients with posttraumatic stress disorder in a community mental health network

Abstract: Treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military-affiliated populations, including veterans, active duty service members, and their families, remains a …

A prospective study of pre-trauma fear learning and extinction as risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Identifying risk for developing trauma-related disorders is a critical step in future prevention and intervention strategies. Impairments in inhibition of learned fear, …

Probable trauma-associated sleep disorder among Ukrainian combatants with stress-related mental disorders

Abstract: The Russian-Ukrainian war has created a mental health crisis among combatants, with sleep disorders representing a critical aspect of combat-related conditions. The …

Examining Veterans', doulas', and VA maternity care coordinators’ perceptions and experiences with a community-based doula pilot program

Abstract: Objective: Racial disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality are well-documented and remain a pressing public health problem in the United States. Racial disparities …

A formative evaluation to adapt a brief mindfulness program to increase participant engagement, participant impact, and feasibility of delivery among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Brief mindfulness training can help veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) learn essential skills to manage distressing emotions and thoughts. This study …

Whole exome sequencing analysis of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a Veteran cohort implicates inflammatory pathways and genes previously associated with psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death among younger veterans; however, the genetic basis of suicide remains largely unknown. While prior genome-wide association …

Updated nonresponse adjustment for the Department of Veterans Affairs bereaved family survey performance measure

Abstract: Declining response rates pose a threat to the validity of large surveys designed to measure quality of care. For over a decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs has …

Genetic and epigenetic analysis of plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in PTSD

Abstract: Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is an astrocytic marker that can be assessed in blood using single molecule array technology. Recent studies suggest that …

Influence of alcohol consumption on resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem in army personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Military personnel face physical and psychological challenges that may contribute to unhealthy behaviors, such as alcohol consumption. This study aimed to analyze the …

Predictors of competitive integrated employment among Veterans across state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs: A national analysis

Abstract: Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is recognized as a crucial factor for improving economic, psychological, and physical well-being. However, limited research exists …

Social and psychological determinants of rehabilitation of disabled military persons

Abstract: Modern Russian society must provide assistance to people who have become disabled during military operations and special operations. Acquired disability is characterized …