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Evaluating the benefits of a second pain treatment following a clinical trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the value of including an open label phase after a clinical trial of pain treatments by examining participant characteristics and potential …

Examining the unique and interactive associations of gender and race on PTSD symptom severity among military sexual trauma survivors

Abstract: Objective: Despite a robust association between military sexual trauma (MST) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few studies have examined factors that are …

Development and validation of a brief warfare exposure measure among U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans: the deployment risk and resilience inventory-2 warfare exposure-short form (drri-2 we-sf)

Abstract: [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported online in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy on Jun 30 2022 (see record …

Provider perceptions and use of mental health services in the Veterans Health Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the way in which health care is delivered, challenging providers, and systems of care to innovate to maintain access to …

Clinical outcomes of veterans affairs residential PTSD treatment for PTSD and depressive symptoms: 1-year follow-up outcomes and gender differences

Abstract: Objective: The long-term effectiveness of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how it may vary for men …

Pain and posttraumatic stress: associations among women veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two highly prevaxlent and comorbid conditions common within veteran populations. Notably, those with …

A multistep mediation model examining how consultation in prolonged exposure therapy affects PTSD treatment outcomes

Abstract: Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is underutilized in the military health system. …

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 …

Expected symptom change trajectories for the early identification of probable treatment nonresponse in VA PTSD specialty care clinics: A proof-of-concept

Abstract: The purpose of measurement-based care (MBC) is to detect treatment nonresponse sufficiently early in treatment to adjust treatment plans and prevent failure or dropout. …

Prospective associations between psychological factors, potentially morally injurious events, and psychiatric symptoms among Israeli combatants: the roles of ethical leadership and ethical preparation

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service is known to be associated with psychiatric symptoms. However, antecedents and …

Examining the outcomes and acceptability of a peer-led spiritual intervention for moral injury in a Veteran service organization

Abstract: The purpose of this proof-of-concept study was to examine the outcomes and acceptability of a spiritual intervention for moral injury led by veteran peers in a Veteran …

Feasibility of multimodal group treatment for veterans with PTSD, depression, and high-risk drinking: A pilot study

Abstract: U.S. military veterans experience a wide range of postdeployment psychological problems, including disproportionate rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …