Brain boosters: Evaluating a pilot program for memory complaints in veterans.

abstract：:As the need for appropriate assessment and treatment of veterans with chronic pain continues to grow, it is important to ensure that the instruments we use to complete these assessments, such as the Coping Strategies Questionnaire-Revised (CSQ-R), are validated on this population. The purpose of the present study was ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Freed RD,Emmert-Aronson BO,Alschuler KN,Otis JD

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) are among the more chronic and costly mental health conditions treated in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Service use patterns of returning veterans with SMI and SUD have received little attention. We examined gender differences in the utilization ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Painter JM,Brignone E,Gilmore AK,Lehavot K,Fargo J,Suo Y,Simpson T,Carter ME,Blais RK,Gundlapalli AV

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Military families experience unique stressful circumstances such as frequent moves, service-related physical and mental health difficulties, and separation from support. Although many families exhibit high resilience in response to these stressors, military children are at an increased risk for emotional and behaviora...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Ridings LE,Moreland AD,Petty KH

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to report on the use of empirically supported treatments (ESTs) among clinical addiction workers, in order to relate the use of ESTs to both perceived agency expectations and worker-level attitudes. We recruited a convenience sample of 120 frontline workers within 4 agencies providing ad...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Patterson Silver Wolf DA,Ramsey AT

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric rehabilitation (PR) is widely recognized as a treatment approach and an array of evidence-based practices effective for promoting the recovery of people with serious mental illness (SMI). However, its use in institutional settings is not widespread for unclear reasons. Policymakers may sometimes believe th...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Tarasenko M,Sullivan M,Ritchie AJ,Spaulding WD

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent political events and policy changes in the United States have fueled antirefugee/immigrant rhetoric and an increase of xenophobic harassment and intimidation, which together present a significant threat to the physical and mental health of refugee/immigrant children and families. This article aims to provide an...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Ford-Paz RE,Santiago CD,Coyne CA,Rivera C,Guo S,Rusch D,St Jean N,Hilado A,Cicchetti C

更新日期：2019-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Veterans returning from recent conflicts present with increased rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and veterans from prior service eras continue to seek trauma-based services. Peer support for veterans with PTSD has the potential to resolve ongoing challenges in access and engagement in mental health care....

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Kumar A,Azevedo KJ,Factor A,Hailu E,Ramirez J,Lindley SE,Jain S

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many military personnel and veterans who would benefit from mental health treatment do not seek care, underscoring the need to identify factors that influence initiation and retention in mental health care. Both endorsed and anticipated mental health stigma may serve as principal barriers to treatment seeking. To date...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Vogt D,Di Leone BA,Wang JM,Sayer NA,Pineles SL,Litz BT

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consequences of deployment extend beyond the service member to impact the entire family. The current investigation evaluated the unique challenges of family reintegration for partnered service members using a prospective design. In total, 76 partnered service members who deployed on a year-long, high-risk mission ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Balderrama-Durbin C,Cigrang JA,Osborne LJ,Snyder DK,Talcott GW,Slep AM,Heyman RE,Tatum J,Baker M,Cassidy D,Sonnek S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few children with mental health problems receive evidence-based psychotherapy, partly because of unsuccessful dissemination of evidence-based treatments (EBTs). Previous research suggests that the length and structure of EBT protocols for anxiety disorders may impede their adoption in community practice. To examine th...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Whiteside SPH,Leffler JM,Hord MK,Sim LA,Schmidt MM,Geske JR

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indigenous Americans (i.e., Native/American Indians, AK natives, Pacific Islanders) have consistently volunteered for military service at greater rates than any other ethnic group, including the majority culture, since the early days of the country. This article is an introduction to the special section which includes...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： McDonald JD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The following interview with Kevin Rowell, PhD, reflects on his experiences working as a Disaster Mental Health volunteer with the American Red Cross. Rowell provides specific details regarding the nature of his work, including setting, context, and typical duties. He discusses challenges and stressors encountered as ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Dyer D

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 15-30% of patients seen in primary care are identified as hazardous drinkers, yet the vast majority of these patients receive no intervention. Time constraints on providers and patient-level barriers to in-person treatment contribute to this problem. The scientific lite...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Blonigen DM,Harris-Olenak B,Haber JR,Kuhn E,Timko C,Humphreys K,Dulin PL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (FACT) is a brief intervention based on traditional Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Although there is a growing body of research on the efficacy of ACT for a variety of populations and disorders, there is little research to date on the use of FACT in group settings. Thi...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Glover NG,Sylvers PD,Shearer EM,Kane MC,Clasen PC,Epler AJ,Plumb-Vilardaga JC,Bonow JT,Jakupcak M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite male youth taking more sexual risks that lead to unwanted partner pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), research evaluating interventions for risky sex has focused almost exclusively on adolescent and adult females. With STIs among male youth on the rise, behavioral interventions t...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Bassett SS,Delaney DJ,Moore AM,Clair-Michaud M,Clarke JG,Stein LAR

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of both individual and group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) programs for social anxiety disorder (SAD) with patients in many countries. The present preliminary study reports the effectiveness of individual CBT for Japanese patients with SAD. Fifteen outpatients diagnosed w...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Shirotsuki K,Kodama Y,Nomura S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the majority of mental health conditions are treated in primary care, treatment provided in this setting is often inadequate. In response to this problem, integrated mental health programs were created to enhance direct patient care and increase support for primary care providers. Data on the efficacy of thes...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Davis MJ,Moore KM,Meyers K,Mathews J,Zerth EO

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has promoted the use of telehealth technologies to deliver mental health care to veterans with limited access to services on account of geographic and other barriers. The use of technology to deliver interventions to veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Litwack SD,Jackson CE,Chen M,Sloan DM,Hatgis C,Litz BT,Marx BP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporal discounting is an indicator of impulsivity that has consistently been found to be associated with risky behaviors such as substance abuse and compulsive gambling. Yet, although criminal acts are clearly risky choice behaviors, no study has examined temporal discounting in the criminal attitudes and behaviors ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Varghese FP,Charlton SR,Wood M,Trower E

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Permanent, community-based housing with supportive services ("supported housing") has numerous favorable outcomes for homeless-experienced consumers. Little is known, however, about consumers who attain but subsequently lose their supported housing. Using mixed methods, we compared persons who retained their supported...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Gabrielian S,Hamilton AB,Alexandrino A,Hellemann G,Young AS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the impact of therapy fears, ethnicity identity, and spirituality on the use of mental health service among Latino college students. Participants were 83 Latino college students (78% female) recruited from a university in Central Texas. Analyses of the results indicated that previous mental health ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Turner EA,Llamas JD

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary purpose of this study was to establish whether female inmates with comorbid proclivity for antisocial behavior and substance misuse, as measured by the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI; Morey, 2007), use more mental health-related services than female inmates with either antisocial or substance misuse...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Walters GD,Magaletta PR

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated inequities in access, diagnosis, and treatment for African Americans and Hispanic Americans receiving treatment in northeast, public sector, inpatient mental health settings as part of a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Health Disparities Initiative. Data from 1,484 adults wer...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Delphin-Rittmon ME,Flanagan EH,Andres-Hyman R,Ortiz J,Amer MM,Davidson L

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of obstacles (e.g., lack of transportation, less availability of treatment in rural districts) contribute to underutilization of treatment among patients with substance use disorders, warranting the need to develop innovative strategies for enhancing access to treatment for these patients. The telehealth in-...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Santa Ana EJ,Stallings DL,Rounsaville BJ,Martino S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest in animal assisted interventions (AAI) has grown over the years, but acceptance of AAI by the clinical and research community has been hampered by safety, hygiene, and logistical concerns. Advances in the field of social robotics have provided a promising route to deliver AAI while avoiding these aforemention...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Lane GW,Noronha D,Rivera A,Craig K,Yee C,Mills B,Villanueva E

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Military service members are at high risk for problematic substance use compared with the general population; deployment and combat exposure further increases this risk. It is thus critical to identify resiliency factors that can buffer the negative effects of military experiences and potentially prevent problematic a...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Kulak JA,Homish DL,Hoopsick RA,Fillo J,Bartone PT,Homish GG

更新日期：2020-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Violence toward others has been identified as a serious postdeployment adjustment problem in a subset of Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans. In the current study, we examined the intricate links between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), commonly cited psychosocial risk and protective factors, and violent behavior ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Van Voorhees EE,Wagner HR,Beckham JC,Bradford DW,Neal LC,Penk WE,Elbogen EB

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study validated the Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF), an abridged version of the 80-item Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (IPF; Bovin et al., 2018). The B-IPF-a 7-item self-report questionnaire that assesses posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related psychosocial functional impairment-wa...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Kleiman SE,Bovin MJ,Black SK,Rodriguez P,Brown LG,Brown ME,Lunney CA,Weathers FW,Schnurr PP,Spira J,Keane TM,Marx BP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meeting the mental health needs of our current veteran population is one of the primary challenges facing the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA). Particularly for veterans residing in rural areas, the lack of providers, high provider turnover, and the burden of traveling long distances to VHA facilities may contrib...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Chen CK,Palfrey A,Shreck E,Silvestri B,Wash L,Nehrig N,Baer AL,Schneider JA,Ashkenazi S,Sherman SE,Chodosh J

更新日期：2019-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Homelessness among veterans has dropped dramatically since the expansion of services for homeless veterans in 2009, and now engaging homeless veterans in existing programs will be important to continuing to make progress. While one promising approach for engaging homeless veterans in care is involving peer mentors in ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Van Voorhees EE,Resnik L,Johnson E,O'Toole T

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00