2020
Dynamic interplay between PTSD symptoms and posttraumatic growth in older military veterans
Whealin JM, Pitts B, Tsai J, Rivera C, Fogle BM, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Dynamic interplay between PTSD symptoms and posttraumatic growth in older military veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2020, 269: 185-191. PMID: 32339132, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.03.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreater posttraumatic growthPosttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic growthPTSD symptomsActive copingReligious copingOlder military veteransPositive psychological changesSubsequent posttraumatic growthMilitary veteransChronic PTSD symptomsWave 2Self-report natureSpecific symptom clustersAnxious arousalDysphoric arousalGreater severityHyperarousal symptomsTraumatic eventsPsychological changesStress disorderCopingSymptom clustersLongitudinal studyWave 3
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 variance