Lisa A Brenner
Biographic Data
| ID | 5415939 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lisa A Brenner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lisa A |
| FAMILY NAME | Brenner |
| SIGNATURE | BRENNER L A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2629-214X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 29 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Rural community members’ experiences and perceptions regarding lethal means safety in the context of suicide and accidental death rates
BACKGROUND: Together with Veterans (TWV), a community-based suicide prevention intervention, is being implemented in rural locations across the United States, with individuals designing and implementing action plans based on community-specific strengths and needs. To increase understanding regarding lethal means safety (LMS) among those living in 3 diverse rural communities where TWV is being implemented (Mississippi [MS], New Mexico [NM], Oregon…
Traumatic brain injury and VA service use among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans experiencing homelessness
Introduction: United States Veterans experiencing homelessness often have myriad health concerns that can impact their functioning. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) homeless Veterans are up to 82% more likely to have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis than non-NHPI homeless Veterans, which can further impact these Veterans' psychosocial functioning. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers services to address the health and …
The “tyranny of distance”
The population of Guam is comprised of a high proportion of Asian and/or Pacific Islander individuals, many of whom have served in the military. Minoritized community membership and military service are associated with increased suicide risk. This mixed-methods study was conducted to increase understanding regarding the community context, factors associated with suicide risk among Guamanians, and implementation barriers and facilitators for a com…
A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness
Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health needs. We sought to explore experiences of homeless Veterans utilizing these services, and barriers and facilitators to suicide prevention engagement. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with 25 Veterans who self-reported past 12-month history of homelessness and accessed VHA em…
Combining Machine Learning and Comparative Effectiveness Methodology to Study Primary Care Pharmacotherapy Pathways for Veterans With Depression
OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate an innovative method combining machine learning with comparative effectiveness research techniques and to investigate a hitherto unstudied question about the effectiveness of common prescribing patterns. DATA SOURCES: United States Veterans Health Administration Corporate Data Warehouse. STUDY DESIGN: For Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans with major depressive disorder, we generate pharmacother…
Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Women Veterans Using VA Reproductive Health Care
Spouses have a huge role” in preventing firearm suicide among women veterans
Suicide Rates by Age and Time Among American Indian and Alaskan Native Veterans
OBJECTIVE: Although recent work has highlighted high rates of suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals who served in the US military, to date, a comprehensive evaluation of age-specific suicide rates, over time, has yet to be conducted. METHODS: Population-based retrospective cohort study. Average annual suicide rates (2005-2020) were computed. The cohort included 207,955 Native Veterans who were alive as of January 1, 2005, an…
The unique association of posttraumatic stress disorder with hypertension among veterans
PTSD diagnosis and symptom severity are uniquely associated with hypertension, independent of MDD or depressive symptom severity. These results support previous findings that PTSD might be a modifiable risk factor for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Morally injurious combat events as an indirect risk factor for postconcussive symptoms among veterans
Findings offer preliminary support for responses to MIEs being a modifiable risk factor for PCS among veterans. Interventions designed to foster veterans' recovery by targeting the unique emotions and beliefs associated with MIEs may be indicated. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
A practical guide to random-effects Bayesian meta-analyses with application to the psychological trauma and suicide literature
Our hope is that this tutorial, along with the provided data and code, facilitate the use of Bayesian meta-analyses in the study of psychological trauma. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Women Veterans’ Perspectives on Suicide Prevention in Reproductive Health Care Settings
Preventing Suicide in Rural Communities During the Covid‐19 Pandemic
Accelerating Research on Suicide Risk and Prevention in Women Veterans Through Research-Operations Partnerships
Research to inform suicide prevention tailored to meet women veterans' needs is essential; however, many priorities and challenges remain unaddressed. Although Work Group efforts have achieved funding gains, further work to formalize, promote and meet the demands of a suicide prevention research agenda for women veterans requires is ongoing focus
Preventing Suicide Among Homeless Veterans
Rates of death by suicide among Veterans remain high, with age- and sex-adjusted rates 1.5 times higher for Veterans than non-Veteran adults.1 This risk is especially pronounced among Veterans experiencing homelessness, who have particularly high rates of suicidal ideation and suicidal self-directed violence.2 This likely relates to the presence of multiple risk factors, including extreme poverty and lack of housing; loneliness and limited social…
The Effectiveness of Crisis Line Services
A commentary on moral injury among health care providers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Although little is known about moral injury in nonmilitary populations, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that moral injury's relevance extends beyond the battlefield. Health care providers are experiencing potentially morally injurious events that may violate their moral code or values, yet almost no research has been conducted on moral injury among health care providers to date. The purpose of this commentary is to describe the relevance …
Toxoplasma gondii Serointensity and Seropositivity
Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an intracellular parasite infecting one third of the world’s population. Latent T. gondii infection has been associated with mental illness, including schizophrenia and suicidal behavior. T. gondii IgG antibody titers were measured via ELISA. The heritability of T. gondii IgG was estimated using a mixed model that included fixed effects for age and sex and random kinship effect. Of 2017 Old Order Amish participant…
Resilience, Cultural Beliefs, and Practices That Mitigate Suicide Risk Among African American Women Veterans
To our knowledge, no studies have examined protective factors for suicide among African American women Veterans. We conducted a qualitative study to identify and describe cultural beliefs and practices that mitigate suicide risk among African American women Veterans. Our sample included 16 African American women Veterans ( M age = 53.3) eligible to receive Veterans Health Administration care. The following three themes emerged as being protective…
The Microbiome in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-Exposed Controls
OBJECTIVE: Inadequate immunoregulation and elevated inflammation may be risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and microbial inputs are important determinants of immunoregulation; however, the association between the gut microbiota and PTSD is unknown. This study investigated the gut microbiome in a South African sample of PTSD-affected individuals and trauma-exposed (TE) controls to identify potential differences in microbial div…
Kynurenine and Tryptophan Levels in Patients With Schizophrenia and Elevated Antigliadin Immunoglobulin G Antibodies
OBJECTIVE: Several studies have reported an association between nonceliac gluten sensitivity and schizophrenia. Immune and kynurenine (KYN) pathways have also been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, and certain proinflammatory immune mediators may increase KYN and reduce tryptophan (TRP) levels. METHODS: We measured serum antigliadin immunoglobulin G (IgG), KYN, and TRP in 950 patients with schizophrenia. Patients with antibody l…
Responses to Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Questions and Suicide Attempts among Those Seeking Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services
Those with a positive TBI screen at mental health intake had a higher proportion of SBRs than those who screened negative for TBI. Findings provided further psychometric support for the TBI-4. Moreover, results suggest the inclusion of this screen could prove to be helpful in identifying those who may be at risk for future suicide attempt within 1-year post screening
Barriers and Facilitators in Providing Community Mental Health Care to Returning Veterans with a History of Traumatic Brain Injury and Co-occurring Mental Health Symptoms
A Factor Analysis and Exploration of Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Complementary and Conventional Medicine in Veterans
BACKGROUND: Although Veterans utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) at rates comparable with civilians, little is known about Veterans' attitudes and beliefs toward CAM. Measures to increase such knowledge may help to identify treatment preferences, particularly among those with signature conditions from the recent conflicts [ie, traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)]. OBJECTIVE: This exploratory study …
The role of value importance and success in understanding suicidal ideation among Veterans
Barriers and Facilitators in Providing Community Mental Health Care to Returning Veterans with a History of Traumatic Brain Injury and Co-occurring Mental Health Symptoms
An Emergency Department-Based Brief Intervention for Veterans at Risk for Suicide (Safe VET)
Reducing deaths from veteran suicide is a public health priority for veterans who receive their care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and those who receive services in community settings. Emergency departments frequently function as the primary or sole point of contact with the health care system for suicidal individuals; therefore, they represent an important venue in which to identify and treat veterans who are at risk for suicide. …
Identification and Treatment of TBI and Co-occurring Psychiatric Symptoms Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans Seeking Mental Health Services Within the State of Colorado
Facilitating Treatment Engagement During High-Risk Transition Periods
The authors reflect on efforts which several U.S. government departments have made to use treatment engagement during high risk transition periods among military veterans to prevent suicide. They suggest that continued research on treatment engagement and suicide prevention among military veterans is needed. They argue that efforts need to be made to maximize treatment engagement during high-risk transitional periods to enhance clinicians’ abilit…
Facilitating Treatment Engagement During High-Risk Transition Periods
The authors reflect on efforts which several U.S. government departments have made to use treatment engagement during high risk transition periods among military veterans to prevent suicide. They suggest that continued research on treatment engagement and suicide prevention among military veterans is needed. They argue that efforts need to be made to maximize treatment engagement during high-risk transitional periods to enhance clinicians’ abilit…
An Emergency Department-Based Brief Intervention for Veterans at Risk for Suicide (Safe VET)
Reducing deaths from veteran suicide is a public health priority for veterans who receive their care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and those who receive services in community settings. Emergency departments frequently function as the primary or sole point of contact with the health care system for suicidal individuals; therefore, they represent an important venue in which to identify and treat veterans who are at risk for suicide. …
The role of value importance and success in understanding suicidal ideation among Veterans
Challenges Associated With Screening for Traumatic Brain Injury Among US Veterans Seeking Homeless Services
We identified the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among homeless veterans and assessed the TBI–4, a screening tool created to identify TBI history. Between May 2010 and October 2011, 800 US veterans from two hospitals, one eastern (n = 122) and one western (n = 678) completed some or all measures. Findings suggested that 47% of veterans seeking homeless services had a probable history of TBI (data for prevalence obtained only at the we…
Identification and Treatment of TBI and Co-occurring Psychiatric Symptoms Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans Seeking Mental Health Services Within the State of Colorado
A Factor Analysis and Exploration of Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Complementary and Conventional Medicine in Veterans
BACKGROUND: Although Veterans utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) at rates comparable with civilians, little is known about Veterans' attitudes and beliefs toward CAM. Measures to increase such knowledge may help to identify treatment preferences, particularly among those with signature conditions from the recent conflicts [ie, traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)]. OBJECTIVE: This exploratory study …
Barriers and Facilitators in Providing Community Mental Health Care to Returning Veterans with a History of Traumatic Brain Injury and Co-occurring Mental Health Symptoms
Kynurenine and Tryptophan Levels in Patients With Schizophrenia and Elevated Antigliadin Immunoglobulin G Antibodies
OBJECTIVE: Several studies have reported an association between nonceliac gluten sensitivity and schizophrenia. Immune and kynurenine (KYN) pathways have also been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, and certain proinflammatory immune mediators may increase KYN and reduce tryptophan (TRP) levels. METHODS: We measured serum antigliadin immunoglobulin G (IgG), KYN, and TRP in 950 patients with schizophrenia. Patients with antibody l…
Responses to Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Questions and Suicide Attempts among Those Seeking Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services
Those with a positive TBI screen at mental health intake had a higher proportion of SBRs than those who screened negative for TBI. Findings provided further psychometric support for the TBI-4. Moreover, results suggest the inclusion of this screen could prove to be helpful in identifying those who may be at risk for future suicide attempt within 1-year post screening
The Microbiome in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-Exposed Controls
OBJECTIVE: Inadequate immunoregulation and elevated inflammation may be risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and microbial inputs are important determinants of immunoregulation; however, the association between the gut microbiota and PTSD is unknown. This study investigated the gut microbiome in a South African sample of PTSD-affected individuals and trauma-exposed (TE) controls to identify potential differences in microbial div…
Resilience, Cultural Beliefs, and Practices That Mitigate Suicide Risk Among African American Women Veterans
To our knowledge, no studies have examined protective factors for suicide among African American women Veterans. We conducted a qualitative study to identify and describe cultural beliefs and practices that mitigate suicide risk among African American women Veterans. Our sample included 16 African American women Veterans ( M age = 53.3) eligible to receive Veterans Health Administration care. The following three themes emerged as being protective…
Toxoplasma gondii Serointensity and Seropositivity
Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an intracellular parasite infecting one third of the world’s population. Latent T. gondii infection has been associated with mental illness, including schizophrenia and suicidal behavior. T. gondii IgG antibody titers were measured via ELISA. The heritability of T. gondii IgG was estimated using a mixed model that included fixed effects for age and sex and random kinship effect. Of 2017 Old Order Amish participant…
The Effectiveness of Crisis Line Services
A commentary on moral injury among health care providers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Although little is known about moral injury in nonmilitary populations, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that moral injury's relevance extends beyond the battlefield. Health care providers are experiencing potentially morally injurious events that may violate their moral code or values, yet almost no research has been conducted on moral injury among health care providers to date. The purpose of this commentary is to describe the relevance …
Preventing Suicide in Rural Communities During the Covid‐19 Pandemic
Accelerating Research on Suicide Risk and Prevention in Women Veterans Through Research-Operations Partnerships
Research to inform suicide prevention tailored to meet women veterans' needs is essential; however, many priorities and challenges remain unaddressed. Although Work Group efforts have achieved funding gains, further work to formalize, promote and meet the demands of a suicide prevention research agenda for women veterans requires is ongoing focus
Preventing Suicide Among Homeless Veterans
Rates of death by suicide among Veterans remain high, with age- and sex-adjusted rates 1.5 times higher for Veterans than non-Veteran adults.1 This risk is especially pronounced among Veterans experiencing homelessness, who have particularly high rates of suicidal ideation and suicidal self-directed violence.2 This likely relates to the presence of multiple risk factors, including extreme poverty and lack of housing; loneliness and limited social…
The unique association of posttraumatic stress disorder with hypertension among veterans
PTSD diagnosis and symptom severity are uniquely associated with hypertension, independent of MDD or depressive symptom severity. These results support previous findings that PTSD might be a modifiable risk factor for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Morally injurious combat events as an indirect risk factor for postconcussive symptoms among veterans
Findings offer preliminary support for responses to MIEs being a modifiable risk factor for PCS among veterans. Interventions designed to foster veterans' recovery by targeting the unique emotions and beliefs associated with MIEs may be indicated. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
A practical guide to random-effects Bayesian meta-analyses with application to the psychological trauma and suicide literature
Our hope is that this tutorial, along with the provided data and code, facilitate the use of Bayesian meta-analyses in the study of psychological trauma. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Women Veterans’ Perspectives on Suicide Prevention in Reproductive Health Care Settings
Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Women Veterans Using VA Reproductive Health Care
Spouses have a huge role” in preventing firearm suicide among women veterans
Suicide Rates by Age and Time Among American Indian and Alaskan Native Veterans
OBJECTIVE: Although recent work has highlighted high rates of suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals who served in the US military, to date, a comprehensive evaluation of age-specific suicide rates, over time, has yet to be conducted. METHODS: Population-based retrospective cohort study. Average annual suicide rates (2005-2020) were computed. The cohort included 207,955 Native Veterans who were alive as of January 1, 2005, an…
Traumatic brain injury and VA service use among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans experiencing homelessness
Introduction: United States Veterans experiencing homelessness often have myriad health concerns that can impact their functioning. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) homeless Veterans are up to 82% more likely to have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis than non-NHPI homeless Veterans, which can further impact these Veterans' psychosocial functioning. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers services to address the health and …
Medicine (24 works) · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (16 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Poison control (14 works) · Psychiatry (14 works) · Suicide prevention (14 works) · Medical emergency (12 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Occupational safety and health (8 works) · Population (8 works)