2021
60558 Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Military Veterans with PTSD: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Kachadourian L, Sullivan T, Pietrzak R. 60558 Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Military Veterans with PTSD: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2021, 5: 139-140. PMCID: PMC8828001, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2021.757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-traumatic stress disorderEcological momentary assessmentPTSD symptomsMilitary veteransStress disorderNon-Suicidal Self-InjuryPost-traumatic stress disorder symptomsNumber of symptomsCurrent pilot studySurvey completion rateMomentary assessmentNSSI urgesEligible participantsSpecific symptomsEcological momentary assessment studySymptomsMilitary populationMomentary assessment studySelf-InjuryPilot studyTreatment effortsStudy periodLarge-scale studiesSurvey completionDisorder symptoms
2020
Pilot Clinical Trial of a Website-Delivered Motivational Interviewing Program for Engaging Veterans in Paid Work
Lazar C, Gilstad-Hayden K, Brummett B, Simon P, Kachadourian L, Rosen M. Pilot Clinical Trial of a Website-Delivered Motivational Interviewing Program for Engaging Veterans in Paid Work. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2020, 23: 201-226. DOI: 10.1353/jpr.2020.0011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchService-connectedControl websiteCounseling interventionVeterans AdministrationMotivational interviewing programMental health conditionsWeb-based adaptationWork-related activitiesVA benefitsBenefits counselingHealth conditionsPaid workEmployment outcomesVeteransCounseling programInterview programCounselingInterventionParticipantsPilot clinical trialEmploymentWebsitesProgramClinical trialsBenefits
2019
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Functioning, and Suicidal Ideation in US Military Veterans: A Symptomics Approach.
Kachadourian LK, Harpaz-Rotem I, Tsai J, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Functioning, and Suicidal Ideation in US Military Veterans: A Symptomics Approach. The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders 2019, 21 PMID: 31050228, DOI: 10.4088/pcc.18m02402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderPositive affectMeasures of functioningCognitive functioningNegative thoughtsPTSD symptomsConcentration difficultiesSleep difficultiesTreatment of PTSDUS military veteransSeverity of PTSDPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsSuicidal ideationDSM-5 PTSD symptomsMilitary veteransLifetime trauma burdenIrritability/aggressionHyperarousal symptomsDisorder symptomsStress disorderPsychogenic amnesiaPTSD diagnosisQuality of lifeMental functioningMost variancePharmacotherapies for PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
Kachadourian L, Jensen K, Sofuoglu M, Petrakis I. Pharmacotherapies for PTSD and Substance Use Disorders. 2019, 239-259. DOI: 10.4324/9781315442648-13.ChaptersOpioid use disorderAlcohol use disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderUse disordersPTSD/SUDPharmacological treatmentComorbid posttraumatic stress disorderUse of pharmacotherapySubstance use disordersEffectiveness of foodIntramuscular naltrexoneLabel medicationsEpidemiological studiesMedication developmentDrug AdministrationPharmacotherapyStress disorderAvailable evidenceDisordersNew targetsNaltrexoneTreatmentBiological mechanismsSpecific substancesSUD
2018
Protective correlates of suicidality among veterans with histories of posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Kachadourian LK, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Protective correlates of suicidality among veterans with histories of posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2018, 246: 731-737. PMID: 30616162, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.12.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOptimismPrevalenceProtective FactorsResilience, PsychologicalRisk FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuicidal IdeationSuicideSuicide, AttemptedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesVeteransYoung AdultConceptsMajor depressive disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderProtective correlatesSuicidal ideationSuicide attemptsProtective factorsDepressive disorderNational HealthVeterans StudyMultivariable logistic regression analysisSuicidal behaviorStress disorderHistory of PTSDLogistic regression analysisSample of veteransAssessment of suicidalityLifetime suicide attemptsRisk factorsHigh-risk sampleTreatment approachesU.S. veteransWeb-based surveyCross-sectional natureSuicide riskSelf-report itemsTrajectories of alcohol consumption in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Fuehrlein BS, Kachadourian LK, DeVylder EK, Trevisan LA, Potenza MN, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Trajectories of alcohol consumption in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. American Journal On Addictions 2018, 27: 383-390. PMID: 29667712, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12731.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMajor depressive disorderLifetime major depressive disorderAlcohol consumptionPredominant trajectoriesNational HealthVeterans StudyAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionBrief alcohol screensExcessive drinkingPopulation-based preventionSocial supportExcessive alcohol consumptionAlcohol use disorderLow social supportU.S. military veteransAlcohol screenBaseline determinantsDepressive disorderLatent growth mixture modelingMedical conditionsModerate drinkersRare drinkersModerate drinkingUse disordersGreater social supportNegative Affect Intensity and Hostility in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder With or Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Gandelman E, Petrakis I, Kachadourian L, Ralevski E. Negative Affect Intensity and Hostility in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder With or Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2018, 14: 96-101. PMID: 29461925, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2018.1434264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative affect intensityPosttraumatic stress disorderComorbid alcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorderAffect intensityStress disorderHostility levelsUse disordersBuss-Durkee Hostility InventoryNegative affectPTSD symptomatologyDiagnosis severityAUD severityHostility InventorySymptomatology improvementHostilityHigh levelsPlacebo control groupParticipantsIndividualsDisordersFirst studyAffectSecondary analysisIntensity scaleSuicidal ideation in military veterans with alcohol dependence and PTSD: The role of hostility
Kachadourian LK, Gandelman E, Ralevski E, Petrakis IL. Suicidal ideation in military veterans with alcohol dependence and PTSD: The role of hostility. American Journal On Addictions 2018, 27: 124-130. PMID: 29489046, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderSuicidal ideationAlcohol dependencePTSD symptom severityDepression symptomsMilitary veteransPlacebo-controlled treatment studySymptom severitySignificant public health problemComorbid posttraumatic stress disorderPublic health problemRelevant risk factorsRisk of suicideLifetime suicidal ideationUS military veteransRisk factorsTreatment approachesHealth problemsTreatment studiesRole of hostilityCovert hostilityStress disorderCivilian samplesVeteransIdeation
2017
Relationship between substance use and attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help among veterans filing PTSD claims
Meshberg-Cohen S, Kachadourian L, Black AC, Rosen MI. Relationship between substance use and attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help among veterans filing PTSD claims. Addictive Behaviors 2017, 74: 9-12. PMID: 28558337, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.05.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderSubstance use disordersPsychological helpCo-occurring substance use disordersProfessional Psychological Help-Short FormMale OEF/OIF veteransProfessional psychological helpSubstance useOEF/OIF veteransDemographic covariatesSample of veteransMental health treatmentStress disorderOIF veteransTreatment viewsTreatment attitudesHealth treatmentUse disordersFavorable attitudesVeteransBaseline assessmentAttitudesGeneral skepticismSubscale analysisComplicate treatment
2016
The burden of hostility in U.S. Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Sippel LM, Mota NP, Kachadourian LK, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak RH. The burden of hostility in U.S. Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychiatry Research 2016, 243: 421-430. PMID: 27450745, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.06.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsS. veteransLongitudinal courseNational HealthProtective correlatesVeterans StudyProspective cohort studyPopulation-based evaluationPopulation-based dataAggressive urgesMajority of veteransPhysical health consequencesProtective psychosocial characteristicsCohort studySymptomatic courseAlcohol misuseU.S. veteransPsychosocial characteristicsHealth consequencesTreatment effortsPsychological distressVeteransTwo-year periodPrevalenceRiskSocial connectednessAlcohol Use Disorders and Comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in US Military Veterans: Etiology and Current Treatment Approaches
Kachadourian L, McCarthy E, Petrakis I. Alcohol Use Disorders and Comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in US Military Veterans: Etiology and Current Treatment Approaches. 2016, 627-642. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-08359-9_108.ChaptersPost-traumatic stress disorderAlcohol use disorderComorbid post-traumatic stress disorderUse disordersAlcohol dependenceStress disorderCurrent treatment approachesSubstance use disordersUS military veteransPharmacological interventionsDual diagnosisTreatment approachesDisordersPotential mechanismsMilitary veteransHigh ratePsychotherapeutic approachesComorbiditiesEtiologyDiagnosisThe burden of alcohol use disorders in US military veterans: results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Fuehrlein BS, Mota N, Arias AJ, Trevisan LA, Kachadourian LK, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. The burden of alcohol use disorders in US military veterans: results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Addiction 2016, 111: 1786-1794. PMID: 27061707, DOI: 10.1111/add.13423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProbable alcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorderUS military veteransAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionUse disordersLife-time historyMale sexPsychiatric comorbidityUS veteransNational HealthMilitary veteransSuicidal ideationVeterans StudyYounger ageMini International Neuropsychiatric InterviewPast-year alcohol use disorderCommon psychiatric comorbiditiesLower annual household incomeDSM-IV diagnostic criteriaLife-time diagnosisDrug use disordersInternational Neuropsychiatric InterviewMajor depressive disorderRisk of AUDLife-time suicide attempts
2015
The Impact of Infidelity on Combat‐Exposed Service Members
Kachadourian LK, Smith BN, Taft CT, Vogt D. The Impact of Infidelity on Combat‐Exposed Service Members. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2015, 28: 418-425. PMID: 26397362, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthLife stressorsDepression symptom severityPostdeployment mental healthVeterans' mental healthSubsequent stress exposureSymptom severityMilitary populationStress exposurePosttraumatic stress symptomatologyService membersSocial supportHealthAdditional researchStress symptomatologyMenVeterans' experiencesIndividualsParticipantsHigh levelsSymptomatologySeverity
2014
Alcohol expectancies and evaluations of aggression in alcohol-related intimate-partner verbal and physical aggression.
Kachadourian LK, Quigley BM, Leonard KE. Alcohol expectancies and evaluations of aggression in alcohol-related intimate-partner verbal and physical aggression. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2014, 75: 744-52. PMID: 25208191, PMCID: PMC4161694, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2014.75.744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-aggression expectanciesAggression expectanciesPhysical aggressionAlcohol expectanciesVerbal aggressionExcessive drinkingAlcohol-related aggressionEvaluations of aggressionAlcohol-related behaviorsSuch behaviorSuch aggressionAggressionStudy crossAggressive behaviorPrevious researchDrinking indicatorsIntimate partner violenceDrinkingExpectancyTrauma, PTSD, and binge and hazardous drinking among women and men: Findings from a national study
Kachadourian LK, Pilver CE, Potenza MN. Trauma, PTSD, and binge and hazardous drinking among women and men: Findings from a national study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2014, 55: 35-43. PMID: 24838049, PMCID: PMC4094352, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2014.04.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPast-year posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderNon-binge drinkingHazardous drinkingBinge drinkingTrauma exposurePTSD statusAlcohol abuse/dependenceNon-hazardous drinkingPast-year bingeWave 2 National Epidemiologic SurveyAbuse/dependenceLifetime trauma exposurePatterns of drinkingNational Epidemiologic SurveyDrinking behaviorLogistic regression modelsSignificant gender-related differencesGender-related differencesTrauma-exposed individualsMultinomial logistic regression modelsGender-specific effectsPsychiatric comorbiditySocio-demographic covariatesMental health practitioners
2013
Maladaptive Dependency Schemas, Posttraumatic Stress Hyperarousal Symptoms, and Intimate Partner Aggression Perpetration
Kachadourian LK, Taft CT, Holowka DW, Woodward H, Marx BP, Burns A. Maladaptive Dependency Schemas, Posttraumatic Stress Hyperarousal Symptoms, and Intimate Partner Aggression Perpetration. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2013, 26: 580-587. PMID: 24030885, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical aggression perpetrationHyperarousal symptomsAggression perpetrationPhysical aggressionDependency schemasIntimate partner aggression (IPA) perpetrationIntervention programsSevere psychological aggressionMild physical aggressionPartner aggression perpetrationPerpetration of aggressionPTSD hyperarousal symptomsCourt-referred menPsychological aggressionIntimate aggressionGreater endorsementPossible moderatorsAggressionMultiple regression analysisPerpetrationFuture researchProblematic dependenciesRelated variablesSignificant interactionSchema
2012
Alcohol Expectancies, Alcohol Use, and Hostility as Longitudinal Predictors of Alcohol-Related Aggression
Kachadourian LK, Homish GG, Quigley BM, Leonard KE. Alcohol Expectancies, Alcohol Use, and Hostility as Longitudinal Predictors of Alcohol-Related Aggression. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2012, 26: 414-422. PMID: 22004128, PMCID: PMC4030542, DOI: 10.1037/a0025842.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-related aggressionAlcohol-aggression expectanciesAggression expectanciesPhysical aggressionDispositional hostilityAlcohol expectanciesAlcohol effectsPrevious longitudinal researchLongitudinal predictorsYears of marriageAlcohol consumptionLongitudinal researchOwn behaviorAggressionAlcohol useMarried couplesHostilityPrevious researchInteractive effectsExpectancyHeavy alcohol consumptionHusbandsBehaviorFindingsResearchExamining Impelling and Disinhibiting Factors for Intimate Partner Violence in Veterans
Taft CT, Kachadourian LK, Suvak MK, Pinto LA, Miller MM, Knight JA, Marx BP. Examining Impelling and Disinhibiting Factors for Intimate Partner Violence in Veterans. Journal Of Family Psychology 2012, 26: 285-289. PMID: 22369461, PMCID: PMC3547363, DOI: 10.1037/a0027424.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCorrelates of Intimate Partner Psychological Aggression Perpetration in a Clinical Sample of Alcoholic Men
Kachadourian LK, Taft CT, O'Farrell TJ, Doron-LaMarca S, Murphy CM. Correlates of Intimate Partner Psychological Aggression Perpetration in a Clinical Sample of Alcoholic Men. Journal Of Family Psychology 2012, 26: 206-214. PMID: 22409160, PMCID: PMC3325611, DOI: 10.1037/a0027436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological aggression perpetrationPsychological aggressionAggression perpetrationIntimate partner psychological aggressionPartner psychological aggressionIntimate partner aggressionBattery of questionnairesIntimate partner physical aggressionPartner physical aggressionAlcohol problem severityAntisocial personality characteristicsRelationship adjustmentProximal predictorsPartner aggressionPhysical aggressionDistal factorsRelationship problemsPersonality characteristicsProximal factorsProblem severityAggressionProximal effectsPerpetrationClinical interventionsFuture researchAssessment and treatment of posttraumatic anger and aggression: A review
Taft CT, Creech SK, Kachadourian L. Assessment and treatment of posttraumatic anger and aggression: A review. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2012, 49: 777. PMID: 23015585, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2011.09.0156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Affairs/DepartmentVeterans AffairsClinical practice guidelinesOccurrence of angerTreatment of PTSDSevere agitationPractice guidelinesSpecific symptomsPTSDPosttraumatic stressIrritabilityDepartmentAnger management interventionsTreatmentSpecific recommendationsAssociationManagement interventionsGuidelinesAssessmentAssessment of angerSymptoms