Kristen H Walter
Biographic Data
| ID | 5544792 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kristen H Walter |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kristen H |
| FAMILY NAME | Walter |
| SIGNATURE | WALTER K H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Naval Health Research Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2464-2716 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Perceived exertion as a moderator of psychological changes during nature-based exercise among U.S. service members
Introduction Surf and hike therapies have been shown to significantly reduce depression symptom severity. However, the factors that moderate depression symptom reduction are not well understood and may support treatment recommendations. To identify potential moderators of symptom improvement, this study analyzed whether perceived exertion affected changes in depression symptom severity during surf or hike therapy. Methods Participants were 86 act…
Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD
ClinicalTrials.gov registry; registration number NCT02874131; date of registration: 08-22-2016
Residual posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms following a residential posttraumatic stress disorder treatment program for U.S. active duty service members
To our knowledge, this study is the first to examine residual PTSD and depression symptoms following residential PTSD treatment for active duty service members. Given the low rates of clinically significant PTSD change and the high frequency of residual symptoms, strategies may be needed to improve residential PTSD treatment outcomes in the military. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Comorbidity of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder
Both surf and hike therapies can improve MDD and PTSD symptoms, regardless of comorbidity status, suggesting utility of these interventions among service members with one or both disorders. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Gender Differences in Psychological Outcomes Following Surf versus Hike Therapy among U.S. Service Members
Overall, results demonstrate that both genders benefit from adjunctive Surf and Hike Therapies, but women exhibit a better response in terms of longer-term anxiety and immediate psychological outcomes
Do older veterans experience change in posttraumatic cognitions following treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
Given that reductions in overall negative cognitions are associated with lower clinician-administered PTSD scores 6 months after PE, clinicians could consider monitoring changes in these cognitions over the course of treatment. RT is not a recommended treatment approach to target NPCs in older adults with PTSD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Gender Differences in Psychological Outcomes Following Surf Therapy Sessions among U.S. Service Members
Surf therapy is increasingly being used as an intervention to address various health problems, including psychological symptoms. Although recent research supports the positive impact of surf therapy on psychological outcomes, it is unclear whether these outcomes differ between men and women. This study compared changes in depression/anxiety (Patient Health Questionnaire-4), positive affect (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule), and pain (Numeri…
Mindful Attention Increases and Mediates Psychological Outcomes Following Mantram Repetition Practice in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
BACKGROUND: Several evidence-based treatments are available to veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, not all veterans benefit from these treatments or prefer to engage in them. OBJECTIVES: The current study explored whether (1) a mantram repetition program (MRP) increased mindful attention among veterans with PTSD, (2) mindful attention mediated reduced PTSD symptom severity and enhanced psychological well-being, …
Latent class differences explain variability in PTSD symptom changes during cognitive processing therapy for veterans
Changes in mindfulness skills and treatment response among veterans in residential PTSD treatment
Recent research has explored the use of mindfulness principles as a component in treatments for various mental health difficulties, although limited research has explored the relationships between mindfulness and PTSD. Therefore, the current study assessed the relationships between mindfulness skills and PTSD and depression severity for a veteran sample (N 149) in a residential PTSD treatment program. Although overall mindfulness skills did not c…
Self-control predicts later symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder
Self-control, the ability to control one’s thoughts and actions, is perhaps one of the most important constructs in human psychology. Tangney, Baumeister, & Boone, (2004) found that greater levels of self-control were related to higher grade point averages, better relationships and interpersonal skills, secure attachment styles, greater optimal emotional responses to stressful situations, fewer reports of psychopathology, less binge eating and al…
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Self-control predicts later symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder
Self-control, the ability to control one’s thoughts and actions, is perhaps one of the most important constructs in human psychology. Tangney, Baumeister, & Boone, (2004) found that greater levels of self-control were related to higher grade point averages, better relationships and interpersonal skills, secure attachment styles, greater optimal emotional responses to stressful situations, fewer reports of psychopathology, less binge eating and al…
Changes in mindfulness skills and treatment response among veterans in residential PTSD treatment
Recent research has explored the use of mindfulness principles as a component in treatments for various mental health difficulties, although limited research has explored the relationships between mindfulness and PTSD. Therefore, the current study assessed the relationships between mindfulness skills and PTSD and depression severity for a veteran sample (N 149) in a residential PTSD treatment program. Although overall mindfulness skills did not c…
Latent class differences explain variability in PTSD symptom changes during cognitive processing therapy for veterans
Mindful Attention Increases and Mediates Psychological Outcomes Following Mantram Repetition Practice in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
BACKGROUND: Several evidence-based treatments are available to veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, not all veterans benefit from these treatments or prefer to engage in them. OBJECTIVES: The current study explored whether (1) a mantram repetition program (MRP) increased mindful attention among veterans with PTSD, (2) mindful attention mediated reduced PTSD symptom severity and enhanced psychological well-being, …
Do older veterans experience change in posttraumatic cognitions following treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
Given that reductions in overall negative cognitions are associated with lower clinician-administered PTSD scores 6 months after PE, clinicians could consider monitoring changes in these cognitions over the course of treatment. RT is not a recommended treatment approach to target NPCs in older adults with PTSD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Gender Differences in Psychological Outcomes Following Surf Therapy Sessions among U.S. Service Members
Surf therapy is increasingly being used as an intervention to address various health problems, including psychological symptoms. Although recent research supports the positive impact of surf therapy on psychological outcomes, it is unclear whether these outcomes differ between men and women. This study compared changes in depression/anxiety (Patient Health Questionnaire-4), positive affect (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule), and pain (Numeri…
Residual posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms following a residential posttraumatic stress disorder treatment program for U.S. active duty service members
To our knowledge, this study is the first to examine residual PTSD and depression symptoms following residential PTSD treatment for active duty service members. Given the low rates of clinically significant PTSD change and the high frequency of residual symptoms, strategies may be needed to improve residential PTSD treatment outcomes in the military. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Comorbidity of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder
Both surf and hike therapies can improve MDD and PTSD symptoms, regardless of comorbidity status, suggesting utility of these interventions among service members with one or both disorders. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Gender Differences in Psychological Outcomes Following Surf versus Hike Therapy among U.S. Service Members
Overall, results demonstrate that both genders benefit from adjunctive Surf and Hike Therapies, but women exhibit a better response in terms of longer-term anxiety and immediate psychological outcomes
Perceived exertion as a moderator of psychological changes during nature-based exercise among U.S. service members
Introduction Surf and hike therapies have been shown to significantly reduce depression symptom severity. However, the factors that moderate depression symptom reduction are not well understood and may support treatment recommendations. To identify potential moderators of symptom improvement, this study analyzed whether perceived exertion affected changes in depression symptom severity during surf or hike therapy. Methods Participants were 86 act…
Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD
ClinicalTrials.gov registry; registration number NCT02874131; date of registration: 08-22-2016
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