Negative Aging Stereotypes and Clinical Insomnia in Older U.S. Military Veterans.

Background And Objectives: Insomnia symptoms are more prevalent in older age and may be impacted by negative perceptions of aging; however, more research is needed. The present study characterizes the relationship between negative aging stereotypes and clinical insomnia symptoms in a nationally representative sample of older United States (U.S.

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study.

Study Objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and comorbidities of nightmares in a nationally representative sample of veterans.

Methods: A nationally representative sample of 4069 US military veterans completed a survey that assessed trauma-related nightmares, health histories, and functioning.

Happiness in US military veterans: Results from a nationally representative study.

In line with the US Department of Veterans Affairs' adoption of a Whole Health approach to healthcare, there has been growing interest in factors linked to veterans' perceptions of well-being. To date, no known study has examined levels and correlates of perceived happiness in this population. To examine this question, we analyzed data from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study, which surveyed a nationally representative sample of 4,069 US military veterans.