The impact of stress and well‐being during the COVID‐19 pandemic on mental health in U.S. veterans DOI
Kelsey N. Serier,

Ziyu Zhao,

Dawne Vogt

et al.

Stress and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 40(3)

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic disrupted life around the globe and negatively impacted mental health (MH), including among military veterans. Building on previous research with U.S. veterans, present study examined association between a broad array of stressors well‐being MH outcomes. A total 372 veterans (51.3% women) from all service eras completed measures posttraumatic stress disorder depression during early (timepoint 1 [T1]) peri‐pandemic 2 [T2]) periods. Pandemic‐related (satisfaction in domains) were assessed at timepoint (T2). Logistic regression analyses used to investigate associations likelihood probable diagnosis T2 controlling for T1 status. More negative physical impacts addition fewer positive consequences lower satisfaction paid work, finances, health, romantic relationships, social associated higher diagnosis. COVID infection was odds There significant indirect effects, such that via well‐being. Overall, these findings highlight role global pandemic. Interventions address may be important veteran other periods stress. Future should examine generalizability further factors contribute veterans' resilience stressful experiences.

Language: Английский

Generalized anxiety and mild anxiety symptoms in U.S. military veterans: Prevalence, characteristics, and functioning DOI
Grace Macdonald-Gagnon, Elina A. Stefanovics, Marc N. Potenza

et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 171, P. 263 - 270

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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Employment and emotional well‐being in veterans with mental illness DOI Open Access
Emre Umucu, Beatrice Lee

Stress and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 40(3)

Published: Oct. 24, 2023

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine group differences between employed and unemployed Veterans with mental illnesses utilizing the National Institutes Health (NIH) emotion toolbox factors including negative affect, psychological well‐being, stress, social relationships. Data was collected from three samples 2018 2020. first sample (Sample 1) 156 illness Amazon MTurk; second 2), recruited a higher education institution, 232 veterans posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms; final 3), 129 disabilities, psychiatric disabilities. Independent‐samples t ‐tests were carried out test our objectives. Sample 1 results revealed that had lower levels depression positive emotion, life satisfaction, meaning in life, relationships compared Veterans. 2 PTDS symptoms PTSD symptoms. 3 disabilities Our findings are consistent previous research documenting employment plays central role optimal physical health both civilians veterans.

Language: Английский

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Functional decline during the COVID‐19 pandemic among U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study DOI
Jessica L. Morse, Ian C. Fischer, Peter J. Na

et al.

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(12)

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has contributed to widespread social and economic stressors, along with substantial health problems, including loss of life. To date, however, relatively few studies have examined the prevalence correlates declines in mental physical functioning U.S. military veterans, an older potentially vulnerable segment adult population.Data were analyzed from 2019-2020 National Health Resilience Veterans Study, a nationally representative, longitudinal study 3078 veterans. surveyed prior (pre-pandemic) 1 year later during height (peri-pandemic). Multivariable analyses conducted identify risk protective variables associated pre-to-peri self-reported functioning.The veterans who experienced functional decline (≥0.5 standard deviation reductions) pre-to-peri-pandemic was 18.1% (N = 541) for 18.3% 547) functioning. Older age, greater adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), pandemic-related posttraumatic stress symptoms strongest decline, while ACEs, loneliness, restriction symptoms, lower psychosocial characteristics decline.Although majority showed maintenance or improvement into pandemic, nearly one-in-five Results could help inform identification may be at large-magnitude such as national global pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Problematic Alcohol Use Trajectories in U.S. Military Veterans during a Public Health Crisis: Results from a 3-year, Nationally Representative, Longitudinal Study DOI
Peter J. Na, Ian C. Fischer, Ismene L. Petrakis

et al.

Psychiatric Quarterly, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 95(1), P. 157 - 171

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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Changes in mental health among U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis DOI Creative Commons
Tobias R. Spiller, Peter J. Na, Addie N. Merians

et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 165, P. 352 - 359

Published: Aug. 11, 2023

Increases of symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression have been observed among individuals exposed to potentially traumatic events in the first months COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, associations different aspects mental health, such as PTSD suicidal ideation, also documented. However, studies including an assessment prior onset during height pandemic are lacking. We investigated changes PTSD, depression, anxiety, growth a population-based sample 1232 U.S. military veterans who experienced event year Symptoms were assessed (fall/winter 2019) one into 2020). compared symptom interrelations using network analysis, their with pandemic-related symptoms. A subtle increase psychopathological decrease was The peripandemic more densely connected, positively associated age, worst-event symptoms, growth. Our findings highlight resilience networks did not fundamentally change from prepandemic Despite this relative stability on group level, individual reactions could varied substantially. Clinicians should individualize assessments but be aware general most veterans.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health Impact of COVID Pandemic on Veterans Transitioning from Military DOI Creative Commons
Gary R. Bond, Monirah Al‐Abdulmunem,

Daniel R. Ressler

et al.

The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 51(2), P. 275 - 288

Published: Dec. 22, 2023

Language: Английский

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The impact of stress and well‐being during the COVID‐19 pandemic on mental health in U.S. veterans DOI
Kelsey N. Serier,

Ziyu Zhao,

Dawne Vogt

et al.

Stress and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 40(3)

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic disrupted life around the globe and negatively impacted mental health (MH), including among military veterans. Building on previous research with U.S. veterans, present study examined association between a broad array of stressors well‐being MH outcomes. A total 372 veterans (51.3% women) from all service eras completed measures posttraumatic stress disorder depression during early (timepoint 1 [T1]) peri‐pandemic 2 [T2]) periods. Pandemic‐related (satisfaction in domains) were assessed at timepoint (T2). Logistic regression analyses used to investigate associations likelihood probable diagnosis T2 controlling for T1 status. More negative physical impacts addition fewer positive consequences lower satisfaction paid work, finances, health, romantic relationships, social associated higher diagnosis. COVID infection was odds There significant indirect effects, such that via well‐being. Overall, these findings highlight role global pandemic. Interventions address may be important veteran other periods stress. Future should examine generalizability further factors contribute veterans' resilience stressful experiences.

Language: Английский

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