2023
Incidence of long COVID and associated psychosocial characteristics in a large U.S. city
Tsai J, Grace A, Espinoza R, Kurian A. Incidence of long COVID and associated psychosocial characteristics in a large U.S. city. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2023, 59: 611-619. PMID: 37606649, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-023-02548-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-COVID syndromeLong COVIDLab-confirmed casesCOVID-19Public health issueMultivariable analysisInverse probability weightingMore symptomsCoronavirus diseasePsychosocial characteristicsSymptomsHealth issuesPopulation healthPsychosocial correlatesSame symptomsMonthsCOVIDIncidenceSocial supportTotal sampleOne-fifthAdultsProbability weightingParticipantsComprehensive examinationSelf-reported Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Inflation on the Well-being of Low-income U.S. Veterans
Tsai J, Hird R, Collier A. Self-reported Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Inflation on the Well-being of Low-income U.S. Veterans. Journal Of Community Health 2023, 48: 970-974. PMID: 37605100, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-023-01267-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-reported impactU.S. veteransLong-term health effectsLow-income veteransMajor public healthCOVID-19 pandemicNegative psychosocial impactSmall proportionLow-income populationsPsychosocial impactCoronavirus diseaseMental healthRapid assessment procedureHealth effectsSocial isolationPublic healthVeteransHealthNational samplePandemicParticipantsFurther researchResponsePopulationProportionDialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans: Changes in Treatment Targets in a Small, Pre-Post Design Clinical Trial
Edwards E, Epshteyn G, Snyder S, Gorman D, Coolidge B, Marcano E, Tsai J, Goodman M. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans: Changes in Treatment Targets in a Small, Pre-Post Design Clinical Trial. Psychological Services 2023, 20: 98-107. PMID: 37053393, PMCID: PMC10570393, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000766.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDialectical behavior therapyJustice-involved veteransBehavioral therapySubstance usePre- to posttreatmentCase management needsTreatment targetIntegrative psychotherapyTherapeutic changePsychological distressCriminogenic riskMental healthVeteransLongitudinal changesPre-postQuality of lifeParticipantsPotential utilityPsychotherapyCase management interventionManagement interventionsInterventionDistressPosttreatmentSubstances
2022
City-wide study of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Antonio: An investigation of stressful events accompanying infection and their relation to psychosocial functioning
Tsai J, Grace A, North C, Pietrzak R, Vazquez M, Kurian A. City-wide study of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Antonio: An investigation of stressful events accompanying infection and their relation to psychosocial functioning. Psychiatry Research 2022, 320: 115012. PMID: 36565515, PMCID: PMC9762912, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.115012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychosocial functioningStressful eventsStress-related symptomsPsychological symptomsLong-term psychological effectsStress-related psychological symptomsImpaired psychosocial functioningWorse psychosocial functioningStress-related psychological problemsPsychological healthPsychological effectsPsychological problemsCOVID-19 infectionFunctioningPhysical symptomsOnline assessmentLaboratory-confirmed COVID-19 casesCity-wide studyAdultsTargeted supportSymptomsFearFinancial problemsCOVID-19 casesParticipants
2021
Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults?
Tsai J, Shen J, Southwick S, Pietrzak R. Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults? Military Psychology 2021, 33: 15-22. PMID: 38536358, PMCID: PMC10013517, DOI: 10.1080/08995605.2020.1842036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMore federal fundingPolitical identificationRepublican PartyPublic supportHomelessnessNational online surveyFederal fundingPrivate programsGreater supportPublic knowledgeBackground characteristicsAttitudesOnline surveyGreater safety concernsPositive attitudesGovernmentPartiesPolicySupportFundingProgramPosttraumatic stress disorderParticipantsVeteransKnowledge
2020
Effects of video psychoeducation on perceptions and knowledge about electroconvulsive therapy
Tsai J, Huang M, Wilkinson ST, Edelen C. Effects of video psychoeducation on perceptions and knowledge about electroconvulsive therapy. Psychiatry Research 2020, 286: 112844. PMID: 32192999, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112844.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
A 20-Site Comparison of Transition-in-Place Versus Traditional Transitional Housing Programs
Tsai J, Kasprow WJ, Quarles JL, Hoff RA. A 20-Site Comparison of Transition-in-Place Versus Traditional Transitional Housing Programs. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2016, 44: 747-755. PMID: 27449115, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0756-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Homeless Veterans in Supported Housing: Exploring the Impact of Criminal History
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. Homeless Veterans in Supported Housing: Exploring the Impact of Criminal History. Psychological Services 2013, 10: 452-458. PMID: 24079354, DOI: 10.1037/a0032775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCriminal historyHousing programsCriminal chargesCriminal justice systemUrban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) programSupportive housing programExtensive criminal historiesHUD-VASH programHomeless veteransSupported housing programsJustice systemSupported HousingPublic intoxicationDisorderly conductHousingHUD-VASHNational datasetMultisite sampleVagrancyEmploymentSubstance abusePoor statusParticipantsProgramAbuseConsidering child care and parenting needs in Veterans Affairs mental health services
Tsai J, David DH, Edens EL, Crutchfield A. Considering child care and parenting needs in Veterans Affairs mental health services. Evaluation And Program Planning 2013, 39: 19-22. PMID: 23570988, DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2013.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Affairs (VA) mental health servicesMental health servicesMental health careHealth servicesCare servicesVA mental health careHealth carePsychiatric rehabilitation centersChild careOutpatient clinicChild care servicesNeeds of adultsVeterans' accessCare programMental illnessRehabilitation centerCareConvenience sampleChild care programsSite child careVAPossible benefitsParticipantsClinicIllness
2012
Longitudinal Association of Therapeutic Alliance and Clinical Outcomes in Supported Housing for Chronically Homeless Adults
Tsai J, Lapidos A, Rosenheck RA, Harpaz-Rotem I. Longitudinal Association of Therapeutic Alliance and Clinical Outcomes in Supported Housing for Chronically Homeless Adults. Community Mental Health Journal 2012, 49: 438-443. PMID: 22820927, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9518-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary mental health providersMental health providersTherapeutic allianceHealth providersClient outcomesCase managersHigh therapeutic allianceClinical outcomesBaseline differencesLongitudinal associationsHomeless adultsGroup differencesOutcomesMonthsSocial supportHomeless clientsTherapeutic relationshipAssociationParticipantsProvidersIncarceration Among Chronically Homeless Adults: Clinical Correlates and Outcomes
Tsai J, Rosenheck R. Incarceration Among Chronically Homeless Adults: Clinical Correlates and Outcomes. Journal Of Forensic Psychology Research And Practice 2012, 12: 307-324. DOI: 10.1080/15228932.2012.695653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSobriety as an admission criterion for transitional housing: A multi-site comparison of programs with a sobriety requirement to programs with no sobriety requirement
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA, Kasprow WJ, McGuire JF. Sobriety as an admission criterion for transitional housing: A multi-site comparison of programs with a sobriety requirement to programs with no sobriety requirement. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2012, 125: 223-229. PMID: 22410268, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsComorbidityData Interpretation, StatisticalEmploymentFemaleHealth Care SurveysHealth StatusHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsIncomeMaleMental DisordersMental HealthMiddle AgedPatient AdmissionQuality of LifeSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersTemperanceTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsTransitional housing programsTransitional housingHousing programsSobriety requirementsSocial climateSuccessful client outcomesHousing outcomesHousingHomeless clientsClient outcomesBetter psychosocial outcomesAdmission criteriaStates DepartmentSobrietyUnited States DepartmentSR programmesAffairsClientsProgramMilitary veteransParticipantsPsychosocial outcomesProgram entryComparison of Outcomes of Homeless Female and Male Veterans in Transitional Housing
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA, McGuire JF. Comparison of Outcomes of Homeless Female and Male Veterans in Transitional Housing. Community Mental Health Journal 2012, 48: 705-710. PMID: 22294507, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9482-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterviews as TopicMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CarePublic HousingResidential TreatmentRisk FactorsSex CharacteristicsSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsMale veteransFemale veteransComparison of outcomesEpisodes of treatmentMore psychiatric symptomsSubstance use disordersQuality of lifeBaseline differencesHomeless female veteransOutcome measuresPsychiatric symptomsUse disordersMulti-site studyMental healthSubstance useMale participantsVeteransOverall gender differencesFemale participantsTransitional housingOutcomesGender differencesTransitional housing programsDifferent outcomesParticipants
2011
Religiosity Among Adults Who Are Chronically Homeless: Association With Clinical and Psychosocial Outcomes
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. Religiosity Among Adults Who Are Chronically Homeless: Association With Clinical and Psychosocial Outcomes. Psychiatric Services 2011, 62: 1222-1224. PMID: 21969651, DOI: 10.1176/ps.62.10.pss6210_1222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRacial Differences Among Supported Housing Clients in Outcomes and Therapeutic Relationships
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. Racial Differences Among Supported Housing Clients in Outcomes and Therapeutic Relationships. Psychiatric Quarterly 2011, 83: 103-112. PMID: 21811835, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-011-9187-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack or African AmericanCase ManagementConsumer BehaviorFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsLinear ModelsLongitudinal StudiesMaleMental DisordersMental Health ServicesOutcome Assessment, Health CareProfessional-Patient RelationsProgram EvaluationReligion and PsychologySubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsHealth care providersCare providersRacial differencesMental health care providersSignificant racial differencesSubstance abuse outcomesClinical outcomesHealth servicesMental healthBlack clientsAbuse outcomesWhite clientsBlack participantsOutcomesWhite participantsTherapeutic relationshipClient ratingsProvidersParticipantsDifferencesFactors Related to Self-Efficacy for Social Participation of People With Mental Illness
Suzuki M, Amagai M, Shibata F, Tsai J. Factors Related to Self-Efficacy for Social Participation of People With Mental Illness. Archives Of Psychiatric Nursing 2011, 25: 359-365. PMID: 21978804, DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2011.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExiting Homelessness Without a Voucher: A Comparison of Independently Housed and Other Homeless Veterans
Tsai J, Kasprow W, Rosenheck R. Exiting Homelessness Without a Voucher: A Comparison of Independently Housed and Other Homeless Veterans. Psychological Services 2011, 8: 114-122. DOI: 10.1037/a0023189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental illnessBetter clinical outcomesIndependent housingHomeless veteransThird of participantsStandard careClinical outcomesObservational studyMore daysSupportive housing programHomeless adultsIllnessVeteransCurrent studyParticipantsUrban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program
2010
Housing arrangements among a national sample of adults with chronic schizophrenia living in the United States: a descriptive study
Tsai J, Stroup T, Rosenheck R. Housing arrangements among a national sample of adults with chronic schizophrenia living in the United States: a descriptive study. Journal Of Community Psychology 2010, 39: 76-88. DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHousing Preferences Among Adults with Dual Diagnoses in Different Stages of Treatment and Housing Types
Tsai J, Bond GR, Davis KE. Housing Preferences Among Adults with Dual Diagnoses in Different Stages of Treatment and Housing Types. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2010, 13: 258-275. PMID: 21415937, PMCID: PMC3057217, DOI: 10.1080/15487768.2010.523357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDual diagnosisSupervised housingSingle room occupancy hotelsStages of treatmentMajority of participantsSelf-report questionnairesPsychiatric rehabilitationSingle room occupancySubstance abuseConsumer housing preferencesPeer supportTreatmentSocial supportDiagnosisSite staffLower satisfactionOwn apartmentDifferent stagesReport differencesParticipantsNegative symptoms and concomitant attention deficits in schizophrenia: Associations with prospective assessments of anxiety, social dysfunction, and avoidant coping
Tsai J, Lysaker PH, Vohs JL. Negative symptoms and concomitant attention deficits in schizophrenia: Associations with prospective assessments of anxiety, social dysfunction, and avoidant coping. Journal Of Mental Health 2010, 19: 184-192. PMID: 20433326, PMCID: PMC2864941, DOI: 10.3109/09638230903469277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention deficitsNegative symptomsGreater internalized stigmaPoor social functioningAttentional functionsAttention groupAvoidant copingPsychosocial difficultiesLower appraisalsPsychological dysfunctionSocial dysfunctionSocial functioningPoor attentionInternalized stigmaEtiological rootsHigh levelsMeaningful subgroupsAnxietyDeficitsParticipantsSchizophreniaCopingAttentionHigher preferenceSymptoms