A5010119348- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Family Support in Illness
- Health and Wellbeing Research
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- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Historical and modern epidemiology studies
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Health, psychology, and well-being
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
2017-2024
University of Washington
2018-2024
Health Services Research & Development
2019-2024
Center for Innovation
2023
Seattle University
2018-2020
Princess Royal University Hospital
2020
King's College Hospital
2020
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
2020
George Mason University
2011-2018
University of Southern California
2015
Military culture and workplace are areas of interest for researchers across disciplines. However, few publications on military exist.The purpose this article is to introduce general concepts regarding the structure United States discuss how creates challenges reintegrating into civilian world.Topics that will be covered in include an overview Department Defense (DoD) Veterans Affairs (VA), socialization culture, unique features as a workplace, cultural experiences personnel back community,...
Romantic partners of combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report elevated relationship and psychological distress. One recent study suggests that this association may be weaker when perceive experienced higher levels traumatic deployment events, but such results have not yet been replicated. We replicated extended these findings in a sample 206 National Guard service members who deployed overseas since 2001 their partners. used multivariate structural equation models to...
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Dedert colleagues hypothesized model whereby PTSD leads to poor health behaviors, depression, pre-clinical markers, that these factors lead CVD diabetes (Ann Behav Med, 2010, 61–78). This study provides preliminary test of model. Using data from mailed cross-sectional survey conducted 2012–2013, path analysis was among N = 657 with complete demographic data. We first analyzed the model,...
Abstract The PTSD Checklist for DSM‐5 (PCL‐5) is a measure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity that widely used clinical and research purposes. Although previous work has examined metrics minimal important difference (MID) the PCL‐5 in veteran samples, no identified MID among adults primary care United States. In this secondary analysis, data were evaluated from patients ( N = 971) who screened positive participated large trial federally qualified health centers three...
Emerging literature shows a consistent pattern of relationship and psychological distress in spouses or partners combat veterans with symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One possible mechanism partners' posited clinical is that excessive discussion traumatic events from deployment may have negative effects on partners. At the extreme, some are suggested to develop PTSD-like symptoms, secondary stress. Despite these hypotheses, there been few empirical tests communicating about...
Background: Symptom accommodation by family members (FMs) of individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes FMs' participation in patients' avoidance/safety behaviours and constraining self-expression to minimise conflict, potentially maintaining symptoms. The Significant Others' Responses Trauma Scale (SORTS) is the only existing measure PTSD but has not been rigorously psychometrically tested.
Abstract Research has consistently linked symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with relationship distress in combat veterans and their partners. Studies specific clusters PTSD indicate that emotional numbing/withdrawal (now referred to as negative alterations cognition mood) are more strongly than other symptom clusters. These findings, however, based predominantly on samples male veterans. Given the increasing numbers female veterans, research potential gender differences these...
Abstract For patients participating in trauma‐focused psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT), pretreatment characteristics may moderate treatment effectiveness. instance, preexisting supportive relationships encourage skill utilization or provide contrasts to maladaptive biases highlighted treatments PTSD. Such are important study rural individuals, who experience barriers initiating and completing treatment. The aim of this was...
Lack of social support predicts the development, maintenance, and exacerbation posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Moreover, dysfunction is associated with recurrent episodes PTSD care, detachment/estrangement from others a strong predictor suicidal ideation among those PTSD. Thus, treatments to improve functioning are needed. Eighty veterans recent operations in Iraq Afghanistan participated randomized controlled trial comparing treatment as usual behavioral activation (BA) for PTSD, that...
Many service members experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after deployment. PTSD can vary widely in its presentation and associated features, such as comorbid conditions. Research has shown that veterans with an internalizing personality profile are more likely to comorbidity (e.g., anxiety, depression), whereas externalizing substance abuse, aggression). To date, however, this research been limited by a focus on diagnosable disorders categories. In nonclinical sample...
When people pursue important goals, they are often surrounded by close others who could provide help and support for the achievement of these goals. The present work investigated whether more likely to be open such interpersonal goal from a romantic partner when perceive their goals as being easy versus difficult. Using multiple methods approach, three studies revealed that, compared with pursuit difficult less seek out partner. Studies 2 3 that effect difficulty on openness was partially...
Romantic partners’ accommodation of trauma survivors’ posttraumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) symptoms (e.g., taking on tasks, survivors avoid participating in social withdrawal) is associated with lower relationship satisfaction for both partners and survivors. Little known about associations partner other aspects functioning, like intimacy. Sixty‐four male military veterans at least subclinical their participated a 2‐week daily diary study. Veterans completed nightly measures symptoms,...
Three studies examine whether the type of criticism (hostile vs. non-hostile) or sex person perceiving affect association with relationship satisfaction. Analyses samples undergraduates (Studies 1 and 2) community couples (Study 3) indicated that hostile was negatively associated functioning, whereas non-hostile positively functioning. The former stronger for women than men 2 3), while latter 1). results also suggest may be more strongly negative processes in men, positive women.