Yael I Nillni
Biographic Data
| ID | 5046566 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yael I Nillni |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yael I |
| FAMILY NAME | Nillni |
| SIGNATURE | NILLNI Y I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Boston University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8876-0415 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Impact of Trauma and Obstetric Conditions on Postpartum Mental Health in Veterans
Birth experience partially mediates link between prenatal mental health symptoms and postpartum bonding
Mother–infant bonding is crucial for child development. Prenatal mental health and subjective birth experience are both predictors of postpartum bonding. The purpose of this study was to investigate how prenatal depression, anxiety, and stress were related to bonding and whether these relationships were mediated by birth experience. This prospective cohort study included a diverse sample of 108 pregnant women (38% non‐Hispanic White, 37% Black, 2…
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Reproductive Health Care and Outcomes Among Female Veterans
Introduction: Female veterans are the fastest growing group of new Veterans Health Administration (VA) users, and 40% identify as belonging to a racialized group. It is unclear if racial/ethnic disparities in reproductive health care and outcomes observed among nonveterans are present among veterans. The purpose of this scoping review was to characterize patterns of racial/ethnic disparities in reproductive health care and outcomes among female v…
Neighborhood context
Residential Proximity to Oil and Gas Development and Mental Health in a North American Preconception Cohort Study
Objectives. To evaluate associations between oil and gas development (OGD) and mental health using cross-sectional data from a preconception cohort study, Pregnancy Study Online. Methods. We analyzed baseline data from a prospective cohort of US and Canadian women aged 21 to 45 years who were attempting conception without fertility treatment (2013–2023). We developed residential proximity measures for active OGD during preconception, including di…
Supporting the implementation of written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in an obstetrics-substance use disorder clinic in the Northeastern United States
Pregnant people with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) constitute a highly vulnerable population. PTSD and SUD confer risks to both the pregnant person and the fetus, including a host of physical and mental health consequences. When PTSD and SUD co-occur, potential negative impacts are amplified, and the symptoms of each may exacerbate and maintain the other. Pregnancy often increases engagement in the…
Experiences of discrimination and mental health treatment seeking among LGBQ+ veterans
Relationship of perceived neighborhood danger with depression and PTSD among veterans
Little is known about the impact of perceived neighborhood danger on military veterans' mental health, a population potentially at higher risk for this experience, or whether interpersonal social support and neighborhood cohesion can help buffer against poor mental health. This study examined: (1) the impact of perceived neighborhood danger on depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans; (2) whether interpersonal social sup…
A Prospective Study of Male Depression, Psychotropic Medication Use, and Fecundability
We examined the associations of male depression and psychotropic medication use with fecundability in a North American preconception cohort study (2013–2020). Men aged ≥21 years completed a baseline questionnaire with questions on history of diagnosed depression, the Major Depression Inventory (MDI), and psychotropic medication use. Pregnancy status was updated via bimonthly female follow-up questionnaires until pregnancy or 12 menstrual cycles, …
The role of PTSD symptom severity and relationship functioning in male and female veterans’ mental health service use
Our findings suggest that targeting intimate relationship functioning in treatment for male veterans may be beneficial because difficulties in these relationships appear to be a motivating factor for treatment seeking. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
PTSD and Depression Symptoms Increase Women’s Risk for Experiencing Future Intimate Partner Violence
Psychological distress may impact women's risk for future intimate partner violence (IPV). Yet, limited research has utilized longitudinal research designs and there is a scarcity of research looking at the three most commonly implicated mental health factors-posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and alcohol use-within the same study. Research is especially scarce for women veterans, who experience substantial risk for these mental he…
The impact of military sexual trauma and warfare exposure on women veterans’ perinatal outcomes
Findings highlight the importance of screening for MST during pregnancy and trauma-informed obstetric care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
PTSD and parental functioning
Objective: Caregivers with a history of trauma exposure may struggle to parent effectively, particularly when symptoms of PTSD are prominent. Consequently, identifying factors that buffer associations between PTSD and poor parental functioning is critical to help trauma-exposed families thrive. One important source of resilience may spring from being part of a socially cohesive neighborhood that offers positive social connections and resources. T…
Latent Class Analysis of Self-directed Violence and Indirect Self-harm Behaviors
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to (1) examine whether the latent class structure of individuals engaging in self-directed violence and indirect self-harm behaviors (eg, substance use, disordered eating) varied by gender in a sample of US veterans, and (2) test the associations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive symptoms with the resulting classes. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional data from 3581 veterans, ages 18-50 (51.9% identified…
Anxiety sensitivity as a moderator of the association between premenstrual symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder symptom severity
Experience of premenstrual symptoms may be an important factor involved in understanding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom vulnerability. Correlations between PTSD and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have been identified in epidemiological studies, however, the nature of this relation is not clear. The current study examined the incremental validity of premenstrual symptoms, as well as their interaction with anxiety sensitivity,…
Relationship of perceived neighborhood danger with depression and PTSD among veterans
Little is known about the impact of perceived neighborhood danger on military veterans' mental health, a population potentially at higher risk for this experience, or whether interpersonal social support and neighborhood cohesion can help buffer against poor mental health. This study examined: (1) the impact of perceived neighborhood danger on depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans; (2) whether interpersonal social sup…
Residential Proximity to Oil and Gas Development and Mental Health in a North American Preconception Cohort Study
Objectives. To evaluate associations between oil and gas development (OGD) and mental health using cross-sectional data from a preconception cohort study, Pregnancy Study Online. Methods. We analyzed baseline data from a prospective cohort of US and Canadian women aged 21 to 45 years who were attempting conception without fertility treatment (2013–2023). We developed residential proximity measures for active OGD during preconception, including di…
Anxiety sensitivity as a moderator of the association between premenstrual symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder symptom severity
Experience of premenstrual symptoms may be an important factor involved in understanding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom vulnerability. Correlations between PTSD and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have been identified in epidemiological studies, however, the nature of this relation is not clear. The current study examined the incremental validity of premenstrual symptoms, as well as their interaction with anxiety sensitivity,…
The impact of military sexual trauma and warfare exposure on women veterans’ perinatal outcomes
Findings highlight the importance of screening for MST during pregnancy and trauma-informed obstetric care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
PTSD and parental functioning
Objective: Caregivers with a history of trauma exposure may struggle to parent effectively, particularly when symptoms of PTSD are prominent. Consequently, identifying factors that buffer associations between PTSD and poor parental functioning is critical to help trauma-exposed families thrive. One important source of resilience may spring from being part of a socially cohesive neighborhood that offers positive social connections and resources. T…
Latent Class Analysis of Self-directed Violence and Indirect Self-harm Behaviors
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to (1) examine whether the latent class structure of individuals engaging in self-directed violence and indirect self-harm behaviors (eg, substance use, disordered eating) varied by gender in a sample of US veterans, and (2) test the associations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive symptoms with the resulting classes. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional data from 3581 veterans, ages 18-50 (51.9% identified…
A Prospective Study of Male Depression, Psychotropic Medication Use, and Fecundability
We examined the associations of male depression and psychotropic medication use with fecundability in a North American preconception cohort study (2013–2020). Men aged ≥21 years completed a baseline questionnaire with questions on history of diagnosed depression, the Major Depression Inventory (MDI), and psychotropic medication use. Pregnancy status was updated via bimonthly female follow-up questionnaires until pregnancy or 12 menstrual cycles, …
The role of PTSD symptom severity and relationship functioning in male and female veterans’ mental health service use
Our findings suggest that targeting intimate relationship functioning in treatment for male veterans may be beneficial because difficulties in these relationships appear to be a motivating factor for treatment seeking. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
PTSD and Depression Symptoms Increase Women’s Risk for Experiencing Future Intimate Partner Violence
Psychological distress may impact women's risk for future intimate partner violence (IPV). Yet, limited research has utilized longitudinal research designs and there is a scarcity of research looking at the three most commonly implicated mental health factors-posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and alcohol use-within the same study. Research is especially scarce for women veterans, who experience substantial risk for these mental he…
Supporting the implementation of written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in an obstetrics-substance use disorder clinic in the Northeastern United States
Pregnant people with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) constitute a highly vulnerable population. PTSD and SUD confer risks to both the pregnant person and the fetus, including a host of physical and mental health consequences. When PTSD and SUD co-occur, potential negative impacts are amplified, and the symptoms of each may exacerbate and maintain the other. Pregnancy often increases engagement in the…
Experiences of discrimination and mental health treatment seeking among LGBQ+ veterans
Relationship of perceived neighborhood danger with depression and PTSD among veterans
Little is known about the impact of perceived neighborhood danger on military veterans' mental health, a population potentially at higher risk for this experience, or whether interpersonal social support and neighborhood cohesion can help buffer against poor mental health. This study examined: (1) the impact of perceived neighborhood danger on depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans; (2) whether interpersonal social sup…
Residential Proximity to Oil and Gas Development and Mental Health in a North American Preconception Cohort Study
Objectives. To evaluate associations between oil and gas development (OGD) and mental health using cross-sectional data from a preconception cohort study, Pregnancy Study Online. Methods. We analyzed baseline data from a prospective cohort of US and Canadian women aged 21 to 45 years who were attempting conception without fertility treatment (2013–2023). We developed residential proximity measures for active OGD during preconception, including di…
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Reproductive Health Care and Outcomes Among Female Veterans
Introduction: Female veterans are the fastest growing group of new Veterans Health Administration (VA) users, and 40% identify as belonging to a racialized group. It is unclear if racial/ethnic disparities in reproductive health care and outcomes observed among nonveterans are present among veterans. The purpose of this scoping review was to characterize patterns of racial/ethnic disparities in reproductive health care and outcomes among female v…
Neighborhood context
Impact of Trauma and Obstetric Conditions on Postpartum Mental Health in Veterans
Birth experience partially mediates link between prenatal mental health symptoms and postpartum bonding
Mother–infant bonding is crucial for child development. Prenatal mental health and subjective birth experience are both predictors of postpartum bonding. The purpose of this study was to investigate how prenatal depression, anxiety, and stress were related to bonding and whether these relationships were mediated by birth experience. This prospective cohort study included a diverse sample of 108 pregnant women (38% non‐Hispanic White, 37% Black, 2…
Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Mental health (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research (6 works) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (4 works) · Poison control (4 works)