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Ecological momentary assessment of daily affect, stress, and nightmare reports among combat-exposed Veterans

Abstract: Research primarily in civilian samples supports bidirectional relations between daytime factors and trauma-related nightmare (TRN) reports. This study tested the …

Psychometric properties, factor structure, and functional correlates of the posttraumatic stress disorder checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition in a U.S. national sample of older Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To examine the psychometric properties of an assessment measure for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that corresponds with the current version of the …

Randomized controlled trial of computerized working memory training for Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition among Veterans that is associated with deficits across a range of neuropsychological domains …

Association between receipt of a continuum of supportive housing services and mortality among Veterans with experience of housing instability

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans face elevated risk of suicide and homelessness, with housing instability being a significant, independent risk factor among this population. …

Long-term trajectories of depressive symptoms by military affiliation

Abstract: Objectives: Using a national sample of Americans, this study estimated and compared patterns of depressive symptom trajectories stratified by military service. This study …

Assessing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in post-9/11 Veterans: Prevalence, measurement correspondence, and comorbidity with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among Veterans but overlapping symptoms with other prevalent psychiatric disorders (e.g., …

Temporal patterns of Veteran suicide: Variation by season, day of the week, and holidays

Abstract: Purpose: To assess temporal patterns of Veteran suicide deaths from 2001 to 2021. Methods: Data from Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) administrative …

Traumatic brain injury in U.S. Veterans: Prevalence and associations with physical, mental, and cognitive health

Abstract: Objective: To examine the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. veteran population, and physical, mental, and cognitive health conditions associated with …

Assessment of harm reduction receipt and infectious diseases outcomes in United States Veterans with opioid use disorder and history of injection drug use

Abstract: Background: Injection drug use (IDU) may lead to negative health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization. In US Veterans (USV) with opioid use disorder (OUD), there …

Investigation of military spouse suicide

Abstract: Background: Recent statistics released by the Department of Defense have revealed increasing numbers of military spouse suicide. Although past qualitative research has …

Moderators of treatment outcomes for LGBTQ+ military Veterans in the PRIDE in all who served health promotion group

Abstract: Background: Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and related identities (LGBTQ+) have faced discrimination that puts them at …

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms on depressive symptoms and health-promoting behaviors among Korean coast guards: The mediating role of social support

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result in severe depression. Yet, it is not clear how to improve health-promoting behavior and reduce depressive …