2016
Psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans: A 2-year, nationally representative prospective cohort study
Isaacs K, Mota NP, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Cook JM, Kirwin PD, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans: A 2-year, nationally representative prospective cohort study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2016, 84: 301-309. PMID: 27814502, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2016.10.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsU.S. military veteransTrauma-exposed veteransPsychological resilienceTrauma exposureMilitary veteransResilient groupTrauma-related psychological symptomsDistressed groupHigh trauma exposureCurrent psychological distressLifetime trauma exposurePhysical health difficultiesSense of purposeProspective cohort studyDispositional gratitudePosttraumatic stressTraumatic eventsEmotional stabilityPsychological distressCurrent distressLifetime traumaAnxiety disordersDistress symptomsHealth difficultiesPsychological symptoms
2009
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nightmares and Sleep Disturbance in Iraq War Veterans: A Feasible and Promising Treatment Combination
Harb G, Cook J, Gehrman P, Gamble G, Ross R. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nightmares and Sleep Disturbance in Iraq War Veterans: A Feasible and Promising Treatment Combination. Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2009, 18: 516-531. DOI: 10.1080/10926770903035150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-traumatic stress disorderCognitive-behavioral treatmentSignificant psychological symptomsSleep disturbancesWar-zone exposureIraq War veteransImagery rehearsalPre-post effectsTraumatic brain injuryStress disorderPromising treatment combinationNightmare frequencyPsychological symptomsSleep qualityBrain injuryNightmaresPilot investigationWar veteransVeteransTreatment outcomesRehearsalGuiltFearSubstantial proportionInsomnia