scholarly journals Post‐traumatic symptom severity mediates the association between combat exposure and suicidal ideation in veterans

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1167-1172
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Glenn ◽  
Kirsten H. Dillon ◽  
Paul A. Dennis ◽  
Tapan A. Patel ◽  
Adam J. Mann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Combat Exposure ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Traumatic Symptom

Prediction of Outcome for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Using Constructs from the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 590-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Rooney ◽  
Caroline Hunt ◽  
Leanne Humphreys ◽  
David Harding ◽  
Miriam Mullen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Predictive Utility ◽  
Post Traumatic

Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling condition, sometimes unresponsive to treatment. The aim of the present study was to examine the predictive utility of constructs from the transtheoretical model of behaviour change (TTM) known to predict outcome for other disorders. Method: A sample of 50 veterans presenting for a PTSD treatment programme provided data for this longitudinal study. Variables were assessed at four time-points during the treatment programme. Multiple regression and mixed-effects regression were utilized to determine the predictive utility of variables from the TTM. Results: Allocated stage of change at the time of a 2 day introduction programme predicted follow-up symptom severity, but changes therein during treatment did not predict changes in symptom severity. However, changes in the continuous readiness-to-change variable and behavioural processes of change were predictive of such changes. Conclusions: Despite some difficulties in the application of the TTM to PTSD, the model does appear to predict treatment outcome. Veterans who have increased readiness to change and who make more use of behavioural processes of change are likely to have improved outcomes.

High prevalence of suicidal ideation in AF: influence of psychology, AF symptom severity and AF burden

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. S382-S383
Author(s):  
T. Walters ◽  
K. Wick ◽  
A. Nisbet ◽  
G. Morris ◽  
J. Morton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
High Prevalence

scholarly journals Posttraumatic Growth as Protection Against Suicidal Ideation After Deployment and Combat Exposure

2011 ◽  
Vol 176 (11) ◽  
pp. 1215-1222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel E. Bush ◽  
Nancy A. Skopp ◽  
Russell McCann ◽  
David D. Luxton
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Combat Exposure

scholarly journals Investigation of the Relationship Between Frequency of Blast Exposure, mTBI History, and Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A Lieb ◽  
Sorana Raiciulescu ◽  
Thomas DeGraba ◽  
Chandler Sours Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Blast Exposure ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Ohio State University

ABSTRACT Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are common conditions among military personnel that frequently co-occur. This study investigated relationships between self-reported blast exposure, mTBI history, and current post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms in a population of active duty service members (n = 202) from the Intensive Outpatient Program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence. Materials and Methods Participants were divided into four mTBI groups (0, 1, 2, and 3+) and four blast exposure groups (0-10, 11-100, 101-1,000, and 1,000+). Self-reported lifetime mTBI and blast history were obtained via the Ohio State University TBI Identification Method. PTSS severity was obtained via the PTSD Checklist-Civilian version (PCL-C). Several secondary measures of depression, anxiety, chronic mTBI symptoms, and sleep were also assessed. Results The total PCL-C scores differed significantly between mTBI groups, with significant differences detected between the 0/1 mTBI groups and the 3+ mTBI groups. Similar group differences were noted across the three PCL-C subgroup scores (avoidance, re-experiencing, and hyperarousal); however, when comparing the proportion of group participants meeting DSM-IV criteria for each symptom cluster, significant differences between mTBI groups were only noted for avoidance (P = .002). No group differences were noted in PTS symptom severity or distribution between blast groups. Conclusions This study demonstrates an association between lifetime mTBI history and PTS symptom severity and distribution but failed to identify the significant group in self-reported symptoms between the blast exposure groups. Results suggest that additional research is needed to understand the neurobiological mechanism behind these associations and the need for the development of precise assessment tools that are able to more accurately quantify significant lifetime sub-concussive and blast exposures experienced by service members in training and combat operations.

Increased Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 621-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia M. Carter ◽  
Timothy J. Arentsen ◽  
Matthew J. Cordova ◽  
Josef Ruzek ◽  
Robert Reiser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic
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