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Increased top-down control of emotions during symptom provocation working memory tasks following an RCT of alpha-down neurofeedback in PTSD.

Abstract:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been found to be associated with emotion under-modulation from the prefrontal cortex and a breakdown of the top-down control of …

Characterizing patient attitudes and beliefs towards testosterone therapy in Veterans Affairs: A qualitative study

Abstract: We examined patient attitudes and beliefs and provider perspectives on patients' attitudes and beliefs towards testosterone therapy in Veterans Affairs (VA). We used a …

Implementation context and burnout among Department of Veterans Affairs psychotherapists prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The first goal of this study was to assess longitudinal changes in burnout among psychotherapists prior to (T1) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (T2). The second …

Management and outcomes of military penetrating neck injuries: An eleven-year retrospective case note review

Abstract: Penetrating Neck Injuries (PNIs) affected 3.2% of trauma patients attending US and UK deployed medical treatment facilities (MTFs) during the Iraq and Afghanistan …

A pilot observational study of horsemanship skills training for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The objective was a pilot assessment of an equine-assisted services intervention for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Design was a prospective cohort, from …

Initial assessment and management of trauma encountered in the field

Abstract: This article covers the principles of trauma care relating to specific competencies within the military higher training module. The majority of these principles relate …

Parkinson's disease and suicide among individuals seeking care within the United States Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Independently, veterans and individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) are at increased risk for suicide. To our knowledge, the risk of suicide among veterans with PD has …

Pre-deployment threat learning predicts increased risk for post-deployment insomnia: Evidence from the Marine Resiliency Study

Abstract: Insomnia is a common and impairing consequence of military deployment, but little is known about pre-deployment risk factors for post-deployment insomnia. Abnormal threat …

Prevalence of eviction, home foreclosure, and homelessness among low-income US veterans: the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences study

Abstract: Housing stability is essential for health and social well-being, and the United States is focused on preventing homelessness among veterans, so this study examined the …

Utilization and outcomes of a Whole Health model of care by Veterans with psychiatric illness

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is implementing a model of healthcare known as Whole Health (WH). The goal of WH is to shift from a disease-oriented system to …

Complementary/integrative healthcare utilization in US Gulf-War era veterans: Descriptive analyses based on deployment history, combat exposure, and Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches have gained empirical support and are increasingly being utilized among veterans to treat a myriad of conditions. …

Prospective associations between sleep disturbances and cannabis use among Veterans: A behavioral economic approach

Abstract: Veterans often use cannabis for sleep despite limited evidence of its efficacy. Moreover, how sleep disturbances impact cannabis use longitudinally is unclear. We …