2024
Obesity in U.S. low-income veterans:Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and homelessness
Stefanovics E, Potenza M, Tsai J. Obesity in U.S. low-income veterans:Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and homelessness. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 173: 317-325. PMID: 38574595, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.03.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-income veteransU.S. veteransPrevalence estimates of obesityAssociated with low socioeconomic statusEstimates of obesityBurden of obesityWeight management programAssociated with co-occurrenceLow socioeconomic statusPrevalence of obesityPsychiatric medication useImprove overall healthU.S. veteran populationNationally representative sampleQuality of lifePositive reframingSocioeconomic statusPrevalence estimatesTargeted interventionsVeteran populationActive copingMedication useOverall healthCoping stylesRepresentative sample
2023
Dialectical 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
Beyond Supported Housing: Correlates of Improvements in Quality of Life Among Homeless Adults with Mental Illness
O’Connell M, Tsai J, Rosenheck R. Beyond Supported Housing: Correlates of Improvements in Quality of Life Among Homeless Adults with Mental Illness. Psychiatric Quarterly 2022, 94: 49-59. PMID: 36538200, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-022-10010-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsMental DisordersQuality of LifeSubstance-Related DisordersA National Study of Zoom Fatigue and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Future Remote Work
Elbogen EB, Lanier M, Griffin SC, Blakey SM, Gluff JA, Wagner HR, Tsai J. A National Study of Zoom Fatigue and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Future Remote Work. Cyberpsychology Behavior And Social Networking 2022, 25: 409-415. PMID: 35648039, DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2021.0257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCOVID-19FatigueHumansMental HealthPandemicsQuality of LifeSARS-CoV-2United StatesYoung AdultConceptsMental health symptomsHealth symptomsCOVID-19 pandemicMental healthSevere mental illnessQuality of lifeLow social supportZoom fatigueNonwhite raceClinical covariatesFatigue ScaleGood internal consistencyDepressive symptomsMental illnessSignificant associationSurvey criteriaSymptomsPost-high school educationWork productivitySocial isolationNational surveyInternal consistencyNational studySocial supportGraduation Practices and Outcomes in Intensive Case Management Programs for Severe Mental Illness: A Systematic Review
Tsai J, Huang M, Petering R, Tiderington E. Graduation Practices and Outcomes in Intensive Case Management Programs for Severe Mental Illness: A Systematic Review. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2022, 45: 61-70. PMID: 33914585, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000487.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Mindfulness as a Mediator Between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Kachadourian LK, Harpaz-Rotem I, Tsai J, Southwick S, Pietrzak RH. Mindfulness as a Mediator Between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2021, 13: 223-230. PMID: 33475404, PMCID: PMC8500672, DOI: 10.1037/tra0000995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderAlcohol use disorderLifetime traumaTrauma-related negative affectPresent momentVeterans StudyU.S. veteransTrauma-related experiencesSuicidal ideationTraumatic life eventsLifetime trauma burdenMental health outcomesQuality of lifeMental health problemsTrauma remindersNegative affectMindful attentionTrauma exposurePTSD symptomsMental health issuesTraumatic eventsCumulative traumaStress disorderNoncombat veteransLife events
2020
Can military trauma promote psychological growth in combat veterans? Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study
Greenberg J, Tsai J, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Can military trauma promote psychological growth in combat veterans? Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2020, 282: 732-739. PMID: 33601714, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.12.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDissociative Symptoms in a Nationally Representative Sample of Trauma-Exposed U.S. Military Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Suicidality
Herzog S, Fogle BM, Harpaz-Rotem I, Tsai J, Pietrzak RH. Dissociative Symptoms in a Nationally Representative Sample of Trauma-Exposed U.S. Military Veterans: Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Suicidality. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2020, 272: 138-145. PMID: 32379605, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.03.177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPrevalenceQuality of LifeStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuicideUnited StatesVeteransConceptsQuality of lifeU.S. veteransDissociative symptomsPsychiatric comorbidityGreater likelihoodPoor mental health outcomesCurrent suicidal ideationNon-veteran populationsMental health outcomesPTSD diagnostic statusDirectionality of findingsLevel of functioningU.S. military veteransNationally Representative SampleClinical correlatesTrauma-exposed populationsRepresentative sampleRisk factorsSevere dissociative symptomsLifetime suicide attempt historySuicide attempt historyPsychiatric characteristicsComorbiditiesHealth outcomesSuicidal ideationAssociation Between Technology Use and Social Integration Among Veterans With Disabilities.
Stacy M, Lindsey H, Tsai J. Association Between Technology Use and Social Integration Among Veterans With Disabilities. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2020, 208: 306-311. PMID: 32221185, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000001132.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Changes in Physical Health After Supported Housing: Results from the Collaborative Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness
Tsai J, Gelberg L, Rosenheck RA. Changes in Physical Health After Supported Housing: Results from the Collaborative Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2019, 34: 1703-1708. PMID: 31161570, PMCID: PMC6712193, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05070-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersPhysical HRQoLPhysical healthMedical conditionsCare providersOutcome studiesShort Form-12 Health SurveyPreventive proceduresMedical problemsPhysical health-related qualityHealth-related qualityObservational outcome studyHomeless adultsPrimary care servicesMental health servicesHousing statusMedical outcome measuresPhysical health outcomesHealth SurveyOutcome measuresKey ResultsParticipantsPrimary healthcareHealth outcomesCare servicesHealth servicesPosttraumatic 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
Latent typologies of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans
Byrne SP, Harpaz-Rotem I, Tsai J, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Latent typologies of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans. Psychiatry Research 2018, 273: 266-273. PMID: 30658212, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh symptom classPosttraumatic stress disorderSymptom classUse disordersLifetime historyDSM-5 PTSD symptomsPTSD symptomsLatent class analysisDrug use disordersNicotine use disorderDSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorderDSM-5 criteriaU.S. military veteransMajor depressiveCognitive impairmentU.S. veteransSymptomsPersonalized approachHigher symptomsStress disorderGeneralized anxietyMilitary veteransThree-class solutionDisordersVeterans
2016
A network analysis of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and correlates in U.S. military veterans
Armour C, Fried EI, Deserno MK, Tsai J, Pietrzak RH. A network analysis of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and correlates in U.S. military veterans. Journal Of Anxiety Disorders 2016, 45: 49-59. PMID: 27936411, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2016.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDSM-5 PTSD symptomsTrauma-related emotionsPTSD symptomsDSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsPhysiological cue reactivityMilitary veteran sampleBlame of selfFunctioning/qualityU.S. military veteransSelf-destructive behaviorSuicidal ideationExaggerated startle responseCue reactivityUnderlying common causeTrauma survivorsPartial correlation modelPTSD networkDisorder symptomsPsychological disordersDifferential relationshipsVeteran sampleCentral symptomsDifferential associationsMilitary veterans
2014
Functional significance of a novel 7-factor model of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Pietrzak RH, Tsai J, Armour C, Mota N, Harpaz-Rotem I, Southwick SM. Functional significance of a novel 7-factor model of DSM-5 PTSD symptoms: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2014, 174: 522-526. PMID: 25556669, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2014.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifePosttraumatic stress disorderDSM-5 PTSD symptomsPTSD symptomsNational HealthU.S. veteransSuicidal ideationVeterans StudySymptom clustersDysphoric arousal symptomsCross-sectional designFunctional outcomePsychiatric comorbidityClinical significancePTSD symptom clustersCurrent depressionDSM-5 PTSD symptom clustersPTSD phenotypeMental disordersSymptomsComorbid psychopathologyStress disorderFunctional correlatesStatistical ManualTreatment efforts
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 approachesPredominant typologies of psychopathology in the United States: A latent class analysis
El-Gabalawy R, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Hoff R, Sareen J, Pietrzak RH. Predominant typologies of psychopathology in the United States: A latent class analysis. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2013, 47: 1649-1657. PMID: 23978394, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2013.07.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation-based sampleSubstance use disordersAxis IU.S. adultsLatent class analysisUse disordersSuicide attemptsMental health-related qualityHealth-related qualityLifetime psychiatric disordersRates of moodAxis II disordersNational Epidemiologic SurveyPsychiatric comorbidityOverall high ratePsychiatric disordersEpidemiologic SurveyComorbid classesMental disordersClass analysisRelated conditionsAnxiety disordersBorderline/Personality disorderDisordersAlcohol and drug use disorders among homeless veterans: Prevalence and association with supported housing outcomes
Tsai J, Kasprow WJ, Rosenheck RA. Alcohol and drug use disorders among homeless veterans: Prevalence and association with supported housing outcomes. Addictive Behaviors 2013, 39: 455-460. PMID: 23490136, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.02.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol-Related DisordersComorbidityFemaleHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleMental Health ServicesMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CarePublic HousingQuality of LifeResidential TreatmentSelf ReportSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsDrug use disordersSubstance use disordersUse disordersHomeless veteransOutcomes 6 monthsHUD-VASHPrevalence of alcoholAlcohol use disorderClinical outcomesClinical statusDrug disordersBaseline differencesSubstance abuseSubstance useDisordersStrong associationPrevious monthMore nightsResidential treatmentVeteransMonthsProgram entryUrban Development-Veterans AffairsOutcomesPrevalence
2012
Conduct disorder behaviors, childhood family instability, and childhood abuse as predictors of severity of adult homelessness among American veterans
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. Conduct disorder behaviors, childhood family instability, and childhood abuse as predictors of severity of adult homelessness among American veterans. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2012, 48: 477-486. PMID: 22797134, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-012-0551-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeverity of homelessnessFamily instabilityAdult homelessnessHousing programsUrban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) programSupportive housing programChildhood family instabilityChildhood abuseHUD-VASH programHomeless veteransFederal effortsHomelessnessSocial relationshipsHousingHomeless episodesLess social supportAbuseSocial supportAdverse childhoodConduct-disordered behaviorMethodsUsing dataNon-homeless veteransChildhood problemsAmerican veteransLifeExamining the relation between combat-related concussion, a novel 5-factor model of posttraumatic stress symptoms, and health-related quality of life in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.
Tsai J, Whealin JM, Scott JC, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak RH. Examining the relation between combat-related concussion, a novel 5-factor model of posttraumatic stress symptoms, and health-related quality of life in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2012, 73: 1110-8. PMID: 22781019, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.11m07587.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health-related qualityHealth-related qualityPersistent postconcussive symptomsCombat-related concussionPostconcussive symptomsAlcohol use problemsPTSD symptomsAfghanistan veteransPhysical health-related qualityForm Health SurveyDysphoric arousal symptomsUse problemsIraq/Afghanistan veteransStrongest predictorPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsClinical characteristicsProgram registryHealth SurveyPsychiatric cliniciansPosttraumatic stress symptomsMultivariate analysisSymptomsConcussionBivariate analysisSymptomatic veteransSobriety 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 entry