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Improving function through primary care treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder study outcomes: A randomized controlled trial of prolonged exposure for primary care in veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite high cost and wide prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veteran populations, and Veterans Health Administration (VA)-wide mental …

Leadership in moral awareness: Initial evidence from US Army soldiers returning from deployment

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether moral awareness leadership moderated the relationship between combat experiences and soldier mental health symptoms following deployment. …

Moral injury in post-9/11 combat-experienced military veterans: A qualitative thematic analysis

Abstract: War zone exposure is associated with enduring negative mental health effects and poorer responses to treatment, in part because this type of trauma can entail crises of …

Influence of trauma and personality on posttraumatic cognitions in military veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are exposed to a number of traumatic stressors during their military service. These stressors may be related to combat (e.g., rifle and mortar fire, …

Intimate partner violence among lesbian, gay, and bisexual veterans

Abstract: The present study describes intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization alongside theoretically associated variables in a sample of lesbian, gay, and …

Wellness checks: Piloting a universal intervention for soldiers

Abstract: As part of an Army pilot program, mandatory annual wellness checks were initiated to introduce individuals to counseling and to support psychological resilience and …

How Often Does Homelessness Precede Criminal Arrest in Veterans? Results From the US Survey of Prison Inmates

Abstract: Research has shown links between homelessness and criminal legal involvement in military veterans. The present study aimed to determine the magnitude and directionality …

Exploring the role of moral injury outcomes in intimate relationship functioning among US combat veterans

Abstract: Objective: Moral injury entails psychological, social, and possible spiritual issues that might interfere with veterans’ functioning in romantic or intimate …

Novel Treatment Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial in Women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: This randomized comparative effectiveness trial evaluated a novel insomnia treatment using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) among women veterans. …

Psychometric Properties of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 in Treatment-Seeking Black Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Despite widespread use of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—fifth edition (PCL-5) …

Measurement Validity of the Six-Factor Model of Psychological Well-Being in a Military Sample: Implications for Measuring Well-Being in Service Members

Abstract: Subjective well-being is a positive psychological construct that has important implications for the U.S. Military’s goal to develop service members’ strengths and …

Effects of Hypnosis, Mindfulness Meditation, and Education for Chronic Pain on Substance Use in Veterans: A Supplementary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: To examine the impact of three behavioral interventions for chronic pain on substance use. Research Method/Design: Participants were 328 Veterans with …