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Beyond trauma: The influence of spiritual struggles on suicide risk in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury often struggle with their spirituality and/or religion (S/R) in ways that hinder recovery …

Measurement invariance of the PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a Veteran sample

Abstract: The PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) is among the most widely used measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Although its psychometrics are well …

Military to civilian retirement transition: Moderated mediation model of dispositional factors, transition difficulty, and well-being

Abstract: This study investigated how prior career experiences imprint on individuals' behaviors, particularly in military contexts, shaping their transition into civilian life …

Assessing the impact of combat trauma on the severity, expression, and course of posttraumatic stress disorder in justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with criminal justice involvement in veterans, but it is unclear how trauma type influences this …

A multisite retrospective review exploring the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to Veterans via telehealth (TH) versus in person (IP)

Abstract: Objective: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is strongly recommended for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet, few studies have evaluated EMDR in …

Self-blame as a mediator of the association between institutional betrayal and depressive and PTSD symptoms among women who experienced sexual assault while in the military

Abstract: Objective: The present study examined whether self-blame from sexual assault while in the military mediated associations between institutional betrayal from sexual …

Confirmatory factor analysis of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded in Veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and severe mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid severe mental illness (SMI) are often underserved and undertreated. Empirical validation of …

The ask, care, escort suite of trainings: Initial evaluation of the Army’s primary suicide prevention strategy

Abstract: The U.S. Army’s Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) suicide gatekeeper training has been the annual requirement for all personnel since 2009; however, this training has never been …

Association between intensive community mental health recovery service initiation and psychiatric symptoms among Veterans

Abstract: The Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) services have been established by the Veterans Health Administration to provide veterans with high-quality mental …

Identifying opioid relapse during COVID-19 using natural language processing of nationwide Veterans Health Administration electronic medical record data

Abstract: Novel and automated means of opioid use and relapse risk detection are needed. Unstructured electronic medical record data, including written progress notes, can be mined …

Fighting an inner battle: The effects of deployment experiences on ex-military prison staff in England and Wales

Abstract: In 2022, the U.K. Ministry of Justice started fast-tracking veterans into the prison service to reduce the violence in British prisons. These ambitions rest on a fragile …

A multilevel investigation of potential inequities in the volume of mental health care received by black Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has committed to increasing health equity for all veterans, which is needed to address disparities in health care and outcomes …