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Factor structure and factorial invariance of scores on the PCL-5, PHQ-8, and GAD-7 across Veterans by sexual orientation and gender identity

Abstract: This study examined whether the 20-item Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5), eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8), and seven-item Generalized …

Evaluating continuous identity cognitive therapy for Veterans with a recent suicidal episode: An open-label group pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: There is a gap in effective recovery-oriented treatments for Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, particularly those recovering from a …

Examining overlap in nonpartner aggression and intimate partner violence among Veterans

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and nonpartner aggression are common among military veterans, yet the extent of overlap between them remains unknown. The current study …

Screening for and managing the sequelae of toxic exposures in Veterans

Abstract: The Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital sees medical and surgical inpatients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms and conditions. During …

The impact of acupuncture on health-related quality of life in Veterans with combat post-traumatic stress disorder: A secondary analysis of a randomized control trial

Abstract: Background: Quality of life is a foundational component of overall health and is negatively impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the last decade, …

Modeling the symptom connections between posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid severe mental illness

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although comorbidity between PTSD and severe mental illness (SMI; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) is common, the underlying connections between disorders …

Self-reported reasons for suicidal ideation in the military: Common non-combat occupational stressors as overlooked factors

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Identifying common reasons for Suicidal Ideation (SI) is central to prevention. Military suicide research has typically focused on combat experiences or …

Early outcomes of lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background/Objectives: While lecanemab (Leqembi) and several amyloid targeting therapies were approved for Alzheimer’s disease, questions remain on real-world …

Psychological health of female service members and Veterans associated with mild traumatic brain injury history: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To (1) evaluate differences in psychological health outcomes between US female service members and veterans (FSMVs) with and without mild traumatic brain …

Clinician assessed rates of PTSD and complex PTSD in a medical‐rehabilitation sample of active‐duty military personnel in the armed forces of Ukraine

Abstract:Introduction: Millions of people have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) since Russia's invasion in 2014, but there is currently no information about the …

Trauma exposure across the lifespan is associated with persistent mild TBI symptoms in US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in military veterans, with most symptoms fully resolving within weeks but some persisting for months or years …

High-risk profiles for polysubstance use among Veterans: Associations of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and sexual assault in a clinical cohort

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among military veterans, with severe substance use and polysubstance use disorder (poly-SUD) related to worse clinical …