• Publisher: American Psychological Association
Clear all

Prevalence and concordance of international classification of diseases-11th revision and diagnostic and statistical manual-fifth edition posttraumatic stress diagnostics among Northern Irish military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There are two primary competing diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the …

A peer Veteran approach to the caring letters suicide prevention program: Preliminary data

Abstract: Caring Letters is a prevention program aimed at reducing suicide risk; however, clinical trials indicate mixed results among military and veteran samples. The present …

Mental health treatment utilization patterns among 108,457 Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans with depression

Abstract: People with depression often underutilize mental health care. This study was conceived as a first step toward a clinical decision support tool that helps identify …

Suicidal ideation and clinician-rated suicide risk in Veterans referred for ADHD evaluation at a VA Medical Center

Abstract: The U.S. military veteran population experiences elevated rates of suicide relative to demographically matched community samples. Understanding suicide risk factors in …

Facilitators to alleviate loneliness and social isolation as identified by individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders: a qualitative study

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: Individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) are at increased risk for experiencing loneliness and social isolation. The aim is to …

Is adequate dose adequate? An examination of the impact of psychotherapy on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms utilizing Veterans Health Administration medical records

Abstract: Prior studies on individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) defined an adequate dose of psychotherapy as receiving at least nine sessions within a 15-week …

Negative posttraumatic cognitions about self potentially mediate the relation between sexual revictimization and suicide risk in a sample of military sexual assault survivors

Abstract: Objective: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a risk factor for suicide among service members/veterans. Research reported that around half of MST survivors were exposed to …

Pilot randomized, crossover trial of prolonged exposure with and without the PE Coach mobile application: A mixed-methods study of patient-centered outcomes among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Prolonged exposure (PE) Coach is a mobile application designed to support the tasks of PE psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known …

Predictors of Veteran attendance in an intimate partner violence intervention

Abstract: This study examined session attendance data from 2,754 veterans who participated in a national implementation of a trauma-informed intimate partner violence intervention, …

Feasibility of a family-involved intervention to increase engagement in evidenced-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot study

Abstract: Objective: To assess the feasibility of a family-involved intervention, family support in mental health recovery (FAMILIAR), for veterans with posttraumatic stress …

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 …

The role of compassion in moral injury among military Veterans: Implications for treatment

Abstract: Objectives: The study investigated the relationship between psychological distress, alcohol use, the three fears of compassion (i.e., to self, from others, and to …