2023
Changes in mental health among U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis
Spiller T, Na P, Merians A, Duek O, Ben-Zion Z, Tsai J, von Känel R, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak R. Changes in mental health among U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2023, 165: 352-359. PMID: 37595331, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderSymptoms of PTSDTraumatic eventsPosttraumatic growthU.S. military veteransPTSD symptomsSuicidal ideationMental healthMilitary veteransIncrease of symptomsPopulation-based sampleCOVID-19 pandemicFirst yearStress disorderMost veteransSymptomsFirst monthPsychopathological symptomsGeneral resilienceGroup levelAnxietyVeteransIndividual reactionsDepressionSubtle increase
2015
A Comparison of Homeless Male Veterans in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas in Nebraska: A Methodological Caveat
Tsai J, Ramaswamy S, Bhatia SC, Rosenheck RA. A Comparison of Homeless Male Veterans in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas in Nebraska: A Methodological Caveat. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2015, 56: 357-367. PMID: 26354600, DOI: 10.1007/s10464-015-9746-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnalysis of VarianceAnxiety DisordersCitiesHealth ServicesHealth Services AccessibilityHealth StatusHealth Status IndicatorsHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterviews as TopicMaleMedically UninsuredMental DisordersMiddle AgedNebraskaRural HealthSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersTransients and MigrantsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsHomeless male veteransVeterans Affairs facilitiesMale veteransHomeless veteransHealth servicesMore medical problemsHealth service useDiagnosis of anxietyService useGreater social supportCommunity providersDifficult populationMedical problemsPsychosocial characteristicsMicropolitan areasPersonality disorderConvenience sampleVeteransResearch staffStructured interviewsSocial supportMicropolitanRural areasDiagnosis
2013
Latent class analysis of personality disorders in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions.
Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pilver CE, Wolf EJ, Hoff RA, Levy KN, Sareen J, Pietrzak RH. Latent class analysis of personality disorders in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2013, 75: 276-84. PMID: 24345427, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.13m08466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth-related qualityMental health-related qualityPosttraumatic stress disorderDSM-IV personality disordersNational Epidemiologic SurveyPersonality disorderDisorder classesEpidemiologic SurveyLower mental health-related qualityRelated conditionsComorbid Axis I disordersStress disorderTreatment of PTSDPTSD symptomsComorbid Axis I diagnosesAxis I comorbidityLatent class analysisCo-occurring personality disordersAxis I diagnosisAxis I DisordersTreatment characteristicsI disordersUS adultsLifetime diagnosisTreatment approaches
2010
Negative 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