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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansQuality of LifeStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuicidal IdeationUnited StatesVeteransConceptsPosttraumatic 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 variance
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 items
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 connectednessThe 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
2012
Examining 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 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