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Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are prevalent and deleterious conditions that commonly co-occur among service …

Shared traumatic pasts-reflexivity, remission, and the emotional labor of interviewing combat Veterans: A research note

Abstract: Harrowing testimonies from U.K. combat veterans-accounts of killing, sexual violence, and public grief-demand methods that are rigorous and trauma-informed. This research …

Behavioral health outcomes of specific IPV experiences moderated by sex in a military sexual trauma sample

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern among U.S. service members/veterans (SM/Vs) who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Higher …

Lethal means safety for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Insights from key informants

Abstract: AIMS: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans are more likely to use suffocation and less likely use firearms in suicide deaths, relative …

Suicidal ideation, interrupted attempt, and suicide attempt prevalence among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Population-based estimates

Abstract: There is limited information on the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence (NF-SSDV; e.g., interrupted attempts, suicide …

Depression-related moderators of treatment outcomes in a clinical trial for service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: Major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and this comorbidity is linked to reduced PTSD treatment response, yet …

Evaluating the acceptability and effectiveness of a brief intervention targeting interpersonal risk factors in an active-duty military sample

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Despite increasing prevention efforts, military populations are consistently at increased risk of suicide compared to their civilian counterparts. The …

Examining reductions in thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and rumination within group-based behavioral activation treatment for depression

Abstract: Rates of depressive disorders are especially high among the U.S. veteran population, and depressed patients are at greater risk for a number of negative social and health …

Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial of CBT-I for Veterans with serious mental illness and insomnia

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: For Veterans living with a serious mental illness (SMI), insomnia is prevalent and harmful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an …

The impact of combat exposure on suicidal behavior among U.S. military personnel: The moderating roles of moral injury and stigma

Abstract: This study analyzed data from the Military Health and Well-being Project (MHWBP) to examine the influence of combat exposure on suicidal behavior among U.S. military …

Exploring the impact of the adaptive disclosure technique on reducing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Veterans: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents significant mental health challenges for veterans, leading to substantial physical, cognitive, and …

Multimorbidity and suicidality among military Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans face elevated risks of suicidality, including suicidal ideation, attempts, and death by suicide. Multimorbidity, the co-occurrence of at least two …