2023
Characteristics and Correlates of Ten-Year Trajectories of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Older U.S. Military Veterans
Moye J, Kaiser A, Cook J, Fischer I, Levy B, Pietrzak R. Characteristics and Correlates of Ten-Year Trajectories of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Older U.S. Military Veterans. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2023, 31: 889-901. PMID: 37355455, PMCID: PMC10592467, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2023.05.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPTSD symptomsU.S. military veteransLow symptom groupCognitive difficultiesTrauma exposureTraumatic eventsHigher symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsMore lifetime traumatic eventsSymptom groupsMilitary veteransPosttraumatic stress symptomsSelf-report measuresLower PTSD symptomsLifetime traumatic eventsPTSD symptom trajectoriesUse disordersOlder U.S. veteransLatent growth mixture modelingHigh symptom groupU.S. veteransGrowth mixture modelingEmotional agingSubstance use disordersDisorder symptomsExacerbated PTSD symptoms among older U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study
Cations M, Cook J, Fischer I, Pietrzak R. Exacerbated PTSD symptoms among older U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2023, 163: 386-390. PMID: 37269773, PMCID: PMC10227439, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.05.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsU.S. military veteransPTSD symptomsSymptom exacerbationNational HealthMedical conditionsU.S. veteransTrauma exposureMilitary veteransUnited States veteransCOVID-19 pandemicCoronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicOlder U.S. veteransPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomologyOlder veteransStates veteransExacerbationVeterans StudyPTSD ChecklistSymptomsLatent growth mixture modelMental healthAdditional riskRestriction stressLater lifeVeteransComparisons Between Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adult Sexual and Gender Minority Male Sexual Assault Survivors
Cook J, Cations M, Simiola V, Ellis A, Bellamy C, Martino S. Comparisons Between Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adult Sexual and Gender Minority Male Sexual Assault Survivors. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2023, 31: 833-843. PMID: 37217371, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2023.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsSexual abuse historyMental health treatment engagementMental health treatmentCurrent depressive symptomsSymptoms of depressionAbuse historyMental health difficultiesSexual abuse/assaultClinical responseAdult sexual assaultPsychotherapy trialsHealth treatmentOnline screenerTrauma loadTreatment engagementAge groupsYounger groupHealth difficultiesMale survivorsTraumaSymptomsSexual traumaLower ratesMenTraining Male Sexual Abuse Survivors as Peer Leaders to Deliver Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Affirmative Care
Ellis A, Martino S, Simiola V, Bellamy C, O’Connell M, Cook J. Training Male Sexual Abuse Survivors as Peer Leaders to Deliver Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Affirmative Care. Journal Of Child Sexual Abuse 2023, 32: 494-512. PMID: 37080178, DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2023.2203691.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual abuse survivorsMotivational interviewingAbuse survivorsSexual abusePeer leadersSexual assault historySelf-reported learningSexual traumaFormal mental health servicesMI trainingAssault historyAffirmative careWeekly supervisionMental health servicesAudio sessionsInterviewingLeaders’ beliefsLived experienceSkill levelGender minority menOnline groupsBeliefsTrainingVideo demonstrationMale survivorsSubjective cognitive difficulties and posttraumatic stress disorder interact to increase suicide risk among middle-aged and older US military veterans
Cations M, Cook J, Nichter B, Esterlis I, Pietrzak R. Subjective cognitive difficulties and posttraumatic stress disorder interact to increase suicide risk among middle-aged and older US military veterans. International Psychogeriatrics 2023, 36: 599-607. PMID: 36756753, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610222001053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderSubjective cognitive difficultiesCurrent suicidal intentSuicidal intentSuicidal ideationPatient Health Questionnaire-9Suicide riskStress disorderCurrent posttraumatic stress disorderMilitary veteransCross-sectional studyUnited States military veteransUS military veteransCognitive Functioning ScaleOlder U.S. veteransCognitive difficultiesSubjective cognitive impairmentQuestionnaire-9US veteransNational HealthSuicide Behaviors QuestionnaireOlder veteransCognitive impairmentConcentration difficultiesU.S. veterans
2022
Influences of Aging on PTSD Prevalence, Neurobiology, and Clinical Course
Rutherford B, Cook J, Simiola V, Zhu X. Influences of Aging on PTSD Prevalence, Neurobiology, and Clinical Course. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2022, 30: s5-s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2022.01.258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderTrauma-exposed healthy controlsChronic posttraumatic stress disorderOlder adultsMajor depressive disorderYoung adultsDevelopment of PTSDTreatment of PTSDSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsExposure-based psychotherapyNetwork connectivity differencesSexual assault survivorsProlonged exposure therapyEvidence-based psychotherapiesPhysical functioning trajectoriesIntrusive thoughtsExposure therapyMental health settingsHalf of veteransAssault survivorsStress disorderTraumatic experiencesTraumatic stimuliAge-related changesSignificant functional impairment
2020
Treatment of Traumatic Stress in Older Adults: Advances to Celebrate and a Request for More and Better.
Cook JM. Treatment of Traumatic Stress in Older Adults: Advances to Celebrate and a Request for More and Better. The American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry : Official Journal Of The American Association For Geriatric Psychiatry 2020, 28: 1328-1329. PMID: 33039265, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Methodological Advance Leads to Surprising Findings in Understanding, Older Adult Trauma Survivor's Responses to Pandemics
Cook JM. A Methodological Advance Leads to Surprising Findings in Understanding, Older Adult Trauma Survivor's Responses to Pandemics. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2020, 29: 115-116. PMID: 33239205, PMCID: PMC7666807, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPerceived helpfulness and engagement in mental health treatment: A study of male survivors of sexual abuse.
Ellis A, Simiola V, Mackintosh M, Schlaudt V, Cook J. Perceived helpfulness and engagement in mental health treatment: A study of male survivors of sexual abuse. Psychology Of Men & Masculinity 2020, 21: 632-642. DOI: 10.1037/men0000313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementation Patterns of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies in Veterans Affairs Residential Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Programs: A Five‐Point Longitudinal National Investigation
Cook JM, Simiola V, Thompson R, Mackintosh M, Rosen C, Sayer N, Schnurr PP. Implementation Patterns of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies in Veterans Affairs Residential Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Programs: A Five‐Point Longitudinal National Investigation. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2020, 33: 432-442. PMID: 32583606, PMCID: PMC7719091, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22557.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based psychotherapiesDisorder treatment programsCognitive processing therapyMore patientsCertain patientsDisorders ProgramPosttraumatic Stress Disorder (CR for PTSD) programTreatment programStudy periodAssessment pointsIndividual basisImplementation sciencePatientsResidential settingsOne-fifthPresent studyNational investigationTime 5Qualitative interviewsTime 3Most programsResource-intensive natureUse of PEPsychotherapyTherapyOut Of The Tower And Into The Fray: Examples Of Integrating Trauma Advocacy Into Research And Practice
Cook JM, Smidt AM, Adams-Clark AA. Out Of The Tower And Into The Fray: Examples Of Integrating Trauma Advocacy Into Research And Practice. Journal Of Trauma & Dissociation 2020, 21: 413-418. PMID: 32584704, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2020.1770024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTraumatic Stress in Older Adults
Cook J, Simiola V. Traumatic Stress in Older Adults. 2020 DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190088224.013.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderAcute stress disorderOlder adultsStress disorderOnset of PTSDAdult trauma survivorsCognitive impairmentTrauma survivorsTraumatic stressMilitary sampleFunctional impairmentAdult civiliansPhysical healthHealthcare utilizationSuicidal ideationSuicide riskImpairmentOlder individualsAdultsGender minoritiesDemographic factorsMental impairmentPrior symptomsDisordersAge groupsComparisons Between Patients Diagnosed with PTSD in Primary Care Versus Mental Health Care in Five Large Civilian Health Care Systems
Cook JM, Zeber JE, Simiola V, Rossom R, Scherrer JF, Owen-Smith AA, Ahmedani BK, Zolfaghari K, Copeland LA. Comparisons Between Patients Diagnosed with PTSD in Primary Care Versus Mental Health Care in Five Large Civilian Health Care Systems. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2020, 28: 221-228. PMID: 32048114, PMCID: PMC7515602, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-020-09706-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health carePosttraumatic stress disorderPrimary careSpecialty mental health careSerious mental health disordersHealth care utilizationHealth careDiagnosis of PTSDMedical record dataMental health disordersCivilian health care systemsHealth care systemClinical characteristicsCare utilizationPC providersTreatment modalitiesPC settingsProfit healthcare systemProvider typePatientsPTSD patientsHealth disordersStress disorderCare systemRecord dataConcerns Regarding a Meta-analysis Comparing Psychotherapy With Medications for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Sonis J, Cook JM. Concerns Regarding a Meta-analysis Comparing Psychotherapy With Medications for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. JAMA Psychiatry 2020, 77: 214-215. PMID: 31577331, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.2921.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProvider General Attitudes Versus Specific Perceptions of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD
Cook JM, Thompson R, Simiola V, Stirman S, Schnurr PP. Provider General Attitudes Versus Specific Perceptions of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD. Psychological Services 2020, 17: 46-53. PMID: 30265069, PMCID: PMC6437015, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCognitive Behavioral TherapyEvidence-Based PracticeFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansImplosive TherapyMaleMiddle AgedPsychotherapy, GroupResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsConceptsCognitive processing therapyEvidence-based psychotherapiesPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential PTSD programsGeneral attitudesUse of PERole of attitudesSpecific perceptionsPTSD programStress disorderTreatment developersSelf-reported useExposure componentPositive perceptionsTreatment providersPerceptionOnline surveyAttitudesPsychotherapyDelivery-related variablesProlonged exposurePotential predictorsGroup basisPredictorsSkills
2019
Medication versus trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sonis J, Cook JM. Medication versus trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychiatry Research 2019, 282: 112637. PMID: 31690461, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.112637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study
Mota NP, Cook JM, Smith NB, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2019, 119: 23-31. PMID: 31546045, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2019.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPTSD symptom courseSymptom courseU.S. military veteransLatent growth mixture modelingProspective cohort studyMilitary veteransLifetime psychiatric historyMental health treatmentPhysical health difficultiesLifetime traumatic eventsTrauma-exposed veteransProtective psychosocial characteristicsCohort studyProspective cohortModerate symptomsModifiable correlatesNational HealthSymptomatic coursePsychiatric historyHealth treatmentU.S. veteransVeterans StudyPsychosocial characteristicsHigher symptomsHealth difficultiesTrauma Training: Competencies, Initiatives, and Resources
Cook JM, Newman E, Simiola V. Trauma Training: Competencies, Initiatives, and Resources. Psychotherapy 2019, 56: 409-421. PMID: 31282716, DOI: 10.1037/pst0000233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrauma competenciesRelevance of traumaPsychology graduate studentsAmerican Psychological AssociationMental health effectsTraumatic stressCounseling psychologyPsychological AssociationClinical populationsClients' livesTraining issuesPsychologistsCurriculum developmentComprehensive modelCompetenciesGraduate-level educationProfessional practiceFoundational knowledgeGraduate studentsPsychologyTraumaStandard curriculumOrganization educationTraining policiesSkillsProvider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment Providers
Simiola V, Ellis AE, Thompson R, Schnurr PP, Cook JM. Provider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment Providers. Practice Innovations 2019, 4: 194-203. PMID: 33134522, PMCID: PMC7597679, DOI: 10.1037/pri0000091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based psychotherapiesCognitive processing therapyIndex traumaVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsTraumatic stress symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment providersResidential treatment programMental health providersMixed-methods investigationStress disorderStress symptomsImprovement of trainingTreatment programTreatment providersPrevious trainingNational investigationHealth providersVeteransTrainingPTSDClinical practiceMemoryPsychotherapyProvider perspectivesRandomized Controlled Trial of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Combat Veterans.
Harb GC, Cook JM, Phelps AJ, Gehrman PR, Forbes D, Localio R, Harpaz-Rotem I, Gur RC, Ross RJ. Randomized Controlled Trial of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Combat Veterans. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2019, 15: 757-767. PMID: 31053215, PMCID: PMC6510682, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderNightmare Distress QuestionnaireNightmare Frequency QuestionnaireBehavioral therapySevere posttraumatic stress disorderUnited States veteransOperation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veteransImagery rehearsalOperation Iraqi Freedom veteransSubgroups of veteransIraqi Freedom veteransFrequency questionnaireControlled TrialsPrimary outcomeLikelihood ratio chi-squareStates veteransDistress QuestionnaireStress disorderChi-squareRecurrent nightmaresConfidence intervalsMilitary veteransVeteransCombat veterans