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Antecedents, reasons for, and consequences of suicide attempts: Results from a qualitative study of 89 suicide attempts among army soldiers

Abstract: Most studies aimed at understanding suicidal behavior have focused on quantifying the associations between putative risk factors and suicidal behavior in comparative …

Anxiety sensitivity and intolerance of uncertainty among Veterans with subthreshold versus threshold PTSD

Abstract: Objective: The extant literature has documented an association between anxiety sensitivity (AS; i.e., fears of anxious arousal due to the belief that such sensations will …

Between mourning and hope: A mixed-methods study of ambiguous loss and posttraumatic stress symptoms among partners of Israel Defence Force Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Spouses of military combatants often experience adverse outcomes, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in the event of ambiguous loss (AL). AL refers …

Childhood histories of family violence and adult intimate partner violence use among US military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: There is ample evidence for associations among childhood family violence and adult intimate partner violence (IPV) use. This study was designed to examine …

Acculturative stress and identity challenges undermine the successful reintegration of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Reintegration into civilian society following military separation is a challenging process. There is a dearth of research into the impact of these factors on Australian …

Reductions in PTSD severity precede reductions in pain intensity among Veterans receiving intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain often co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The mutual maintenance hypothesis proposes that there may be shared underlying …

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 …

Perceived childhood family cohesiveness prior to deployment prospectively moderates risk for war-zone psychopathology in theater among deployed US soldiers

Abstract: Objective: Several studies have demonstrated robust protective effects of childhood family support and cohesiveness on adult stress-related psychopathology. However, …

Posttraumatic growth and depreciation in military Veterans: A gender-stratified latent profile analysis

Abstract: Objective: Over the past few decades, there has been a substantial increase of interest worldwide in how trauma can cause posttraumatic changes such as posttraumatic …

Response styles to positive affect during a positive psychology intervention for Veterans with PTSD and moral injury: Preliminary results from a moral elevation intervention pilot trial

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or moral injury are at risk of maladaptive response styles to positive emotions, such as emotional numbing. …

The contribution of maladaptive personality traits to PTSD and depression symptoms among Israeli female Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Exposure to potentially traumatic events during military service is associated with mental health problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

A pilot of couple HOPES within the U.S. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System: PTSD and relationship outcomes in veteran couples

Abstract: Conjoint interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) offer an opportunity to target symptoms' broader social impact, including couples' relationship …