Publications

• Treatment Approaches for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Derived From Basic Research on Fear Extinction.
  Biol Psychiatry Volume: 97 Page(s): 382 - 391
  02/15/2025 Authors: Maples-Keller JL; Watkins L; Hellman N; Phillips NL; Rothbaum BO
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder Screening, Assessment, and Treatment.
  Curr Psychiatry Rep Volume: 26 Page(s): 843 - 851
  12/01/2024 Authors: Patton SC; Watkins LE; Killeen TK; Hien DA
• Substance Use after Completion of an Intensive Treatment Program with Concurrent Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use among Veterans: Examining the Role of PTSD Symptoms.
  J Dual Diagn Volume: 20 Page(s): 16 - 28
  01/01/2024 Authors: Watkins LE; Patton SC; Wilcox T; Drexler K; Rauch SAM; Rothbaum BO
• Comorbid treatment of traumatic brain injury and mental health disorders.
  NeuroRehabilitation Volume: 55 Page(s): 375 - 384
  01/01/2024 Authors: Ragsdale KA; Nichols AA; Mehta M; Maples-Keller JL; Yasinski CW; Hyatt CS; Watkins LE; Loucks LA; Carbone E; Rauch SAM
• A Laboratory Test of Alcohol-Related Intimate Partner Aggression: Expectancies Are Not to Blame.
  Subst Use Misuse Volume: 58 Page(s): 851 - 857
  01/01/2023 Authors: Watkins LE; Patton SC; DiLillo D
• Frequency and correlates of suicidal ideation and behaviors in treatment-seeking Post-9/11 Veterans.
  J Psychiatr Res Volume: 155 Page(s): 559 - 566
  11/01/2022 Authors: Rauch SAM; Steimle LN; Li J; Black K; Nylocks KM; Patton SC; Wise A; Watkins LE; Stojek MM; Maples-Keller JL
• Long-term effectiveness of a prolonged exposure-based intensive outpatient program for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.
  J Psychiatr Res Volume: 152 Page(s): 313 - 320
  08/01/2022 Authors: Yasinski CW; Watkins LE; Maples-Keller JL; Ragsdale KA; Sherrill AM; Burton MS; Rauch SAM; Rothbaum BO
• Acquisition, extinction, and return of fear in veterans in intensive outpatient prolonged exposure therapy: A fear-potentiated startle study.
  Behav Res Ther Volume: 154 Page(s): 104124
  07/01/2022 Authors: Maples-Keller J; Watkins LE; Nylocks KM; Yasinski C; Coghlan C; Black K; Jovanovic T; Rauch SAM; Rothbaum BO; Norrholm SD
• The relations between C-reactive protein and trauma exposure, PTSD and depression symptoms, and PTSD psychotherapy treatment response in treatment seeking veterans and service members.
  Brain Behav Immun Volume: 101 Page(s): 84 - 92
  03/01/2022 Authors: Maples-Keller JL; Yasinski C; Stojek M; Ravi M; Watkins LE; Patton SC; Rothbaum AO; Unongo M; Dunlop BW; Rauch SAM
• Physical and Sexual Intimate Partner Aggression Among College Students: Examining the Roles of Cyber Intimate Partner Aggression and Alcohol Use.
  J Interpers Violence Volume: 37 Page(s): 387 - 403
  01/01/2022 Authors: Watkins LE; Benedicto RC; Brockdorf A; DiLillo D
• An intensive outpatient program with prolonged exposure for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Retention, predictors, and patterns of change.
  Psychol Serv Volume: 18 Page(s): 606 - 618
  11/01/2021 Authors: Rauch SAM; Yasinski CW; Post LM; Jovanovic T; Norrholm S; Sherrill AM; Michopoulos V; Maples-Keller JL; Black K; Zwiebach L
• A Dyadic Analysis of PTSD and Psychological Partner Aggression Among U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: The Impact of Gender and Dual-Veteran Couple Status.
  J Interpers Violence Volume: 36 Page(s): 2393 - 2408
  03/01/2021 Authors: Watkins LE; Laws HB
• ALCOHOL INTOXICATION AND INTIMATE PARTNER AGGRESSION ASSESSED IN THE LABORATORY: DO ALCOHOL EXPECTANCIES AND EVALUATIONS HAVE AN IMPACT?
  Volume: 44 Page(s): 128 - 128
  06/01/2020 Authors: Watkins LE; DiLillo D
• Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of dialectical behaviour therapy skills groups for Veterans with suicidal ideation: pilot.
  Behav Cogn Psychother Volume: 47 Page(s): 616 - 621
  09/01/2019 Authors: Decker SE; Adams L; Watkins LE; Sippel LM; Presnall-Shvorin J; Sofuoglu M; Martino S
• Heterogeneity of posttraumatic stress symptomatology and social connectedness in treatment-seeking military veterans: a longitudinal examination.
  Eur J Psychotraumatol Volume: 10 Page(s): 1646091
  01/01/2019 Authors: Sippel LM; Watkins LE; Pietrzak RH; Hoff R; Harpaz-Rotem I
• An Overview of Internet- and Smartphone-Delivered Interventions for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders.
  Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ) Volume: 16 Page(s): 376 - 383
  10/01/2018 Authors: Watkins LE; Sprang K
• The Cyber Aggression in Relationships Scale: A New Multidimensional Measure of Technology-Based Intimate Partner Aggression.
  Assessment Volume: 25 Page(s): 608 - 626
  07/01/2018 Authors: Watkins LE; Maldonado RC; DiLillo D
• Clinically Significant Change in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Is Associated With Lower Levels of Aggression After Residential Treatment Discharge.
  J Trauma Stress Volume: 31 Page(s): 265 - 272
  04/01/2018 Authors: Watkins LE; Sippel LM; Pietrzak RH; Hoff R; Harpaz-Rotem I
• Alcohol Intoxication Moderates the Association between a Polygenic Risk Score and Unprovoked Intimate Partner Aggression.
  J Fam Violence Volume: 33 Page(s): 83 - 94
  01/01/2018 Authors: Christ CC; Watkins LE; DiLillo D; Stoltenberg S
• The Unique Roles of Emotional Numbing and Arousal Symptoms in Relation to Social Connectedness Among Military Veterans in Residential Treatment for PTSD.
  Psychiatry Volume: 81 Page(s): 271 - 282
  01/01/2018 Authors: Sippel LM; Watkins LE; Pietrzak RH; Hoff R; Harpaz-Rotem I
• Treating PTSD: A Review of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions.
  Front Behav Neurosci Volume: 12 Page(s): 258
  01/01/2018 Authors: Watkins LE; Sprang KR; Rothbaum BO
• Oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, attachment, and PTSD: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study.
  J Psychiatr Res Volume: 94 Page(s): 139 - 147
  11/01/2017 Authors: Sippel LM; Han S; Watkins LE; Harpaz-Rotem I; Southwick SM; Krystal JH; Olff M; Sherva R; Farrer LA; Kranzler HR
• Co-occurring aggression and suicide attempt among veterans entering residential treatment for PTSD: The role of PTSD symptom clusters and alcohol misuse.
  J Psychiatr Res Volume: 87 Page(s): 8 - 14
  04/01/2017 Authors: Watkins LE; Sippel LM; Pietrzak RH; Hoff R; Harpaz-Rotem I
• Association Between Functional Polymorphism in Neuropeptide Y Gene Promoter rs16147 and Resilience to Traumatic Stress in US Military Veterans.
  J Clin Psychiatry Volume: 78 Page(s): e1058 - e1059
  01/01/2017 Authors: Watkins LE; Han S; Krystal JH; Southwick SM; Gelernter J; Pietrzak RH
• Hostility and telomere shortening among U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study.
  Psychoneuroendocrinology Volume: 74 Page(s): 251 - 257
  12/01/2016 Authors: Watkins LE; Harpaz-Rotem I; Sippel LM; Krystal JH; Southwick SM; Pietrzak RH
• The Occurrence and Traumatic Impact of Sexual Revictimization in Newlywed Couples.
  Couple Family Psychol Volume: 5 Page(s): 212 - 225
  12/01/2016 Authors: DiLillo D; Jaffe AE; Watkins LE; Peugh J; Kras A; Campbell C
• FKBP5 polymorphisms, childhood abuse, and PTSD symptoms: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study.
  Psychoneuroendocrinology Volume: 69 Page(s): 98 - 105
  07/01/2016 Authors: Watkins LE; Han S; Harpaz-Rotem I; Mota NP; Southwick SM; Krystal JH; Gelernter J; Pietrzak RH
• A Preliminary Investigation of the Relationship between Emotion Dysregulation and Partner Violence Perpetration Among Individuals with PTSD and Alcohol Dependence.
  J Aggress Maltreat Trauma Volume: 25 Page(s): 305 - 314
  01/01/2016 Authors: Watkins LE; Schumacher JA; Coffey SF
• Does drinking to cope explain links between emotion-driven impulse control difficulties and hazardous drinking? A longitudinal test.
  Psychol Addict Behav Volume: 29 Page(s): 875 - 884
  12/01/2015 Authors: Watkins LE; Franz MR; DiLillo D; Gratz KL; Messman-Moore TL
• The interactive effects of emotion regulation and alcohol intoxication on lab-based intimate partner aggression.
  Psychol Addict Behav Volume: 29 Page(s): 653 - 663
  09/01/2015 Authors: Watkins LE; DiLillo D; Maldonado RC
• The interplay of trait anger, childhood physical abuse, and alcohol consumption in predicting intimate partner aggression.
  J Interpers Violence Volume: 30 Page(s): 1112 - 1127
  04/01/2015 Authors: Maldonado RC; Watkins LE; DiLillo D
• Negative urgency and emotion regulation strategy use: Associations with displaced aggression.
  Aggress Behav Volume: 41 Page(s): 502 - 512
  01/01/2015 Authors: Scott JP; DiLillo D; Maldonado RC; Watkins LE
• The longitudinal impact of intimate partner aggression and relationship status on women's physical health and depression symptoms.
  J Fam Psychol Volume: 28 Page(s): 655 - 665
  10/01/2014 Authors: Watkins LE; Jaffe AE; Hoffman L; Gratz KL; Messman-Moore TL; DiLillo D
• Childhood Exposure to Family Violence and Adult Trauma Symptoms: The Importance of Social Support from a Spouse.
  Psychol Trauma Volume: 6 Page(s): 527 - 536
  09/01/2014 Authors: Evans SE; Steel AL; Watkins LE; DiLillo D
• Hazardous alcohol use and intimate partner aggression among dating couples: the role of impulse control difficulties.
  Aggress Behav Volume: 40 Page(s): 369 - 381
  01/01/2014 Authors: Watkins LE; Maldonado RC; DiLillo D
• ALCOHOL AND INTIMATE PARTNER AGGRESSION: THE ROLE OF IMPULSE CONTROL DIFFICULTIES
  Volume: 37 Page(s): 26A - 26A
  06/01/2013 Authors: Watkins LE; Maldonado RC; DiLillo D
• Posttraumatic stress disorder and intimate relationship problems: a meta-analysis.
  J Consult Clin Psychol Volume: 79 Page(s): 22 - 33
  02/01/2011 Authors: Taft CT; Watkins LE; Stafford J; Street AE; Monson CM
• Intimate partner and general aggression perpetration among combat veterans presenting to a posttraumatic stress disorder clinic.
  Am J Orthopsychiatry Volume: 79 Page(s): 461 - 468
  10/01/2009 Authors: Taft CT; Weatherill RP; Woodward HE; Pinto LA; Watkins LE; Miller MW; Dekel R
• An Investigation of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depressive Symptomatology among Female Victims of Interpersonal Trauma.
  J Fam Violence Volume: 24 Page(s): 407 - 415
  08/01/2009 Authors: Taft CT; Resick PA; Watkins LE; Panuzio J
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Relationship Adjustment, and Relationship Aggression in a Sample of Female Flood Victims.
  J Fam Violence Volume: 24 Page(s): 389 - 396
  01/01/2009 Authors: Taft CT; Monson CM; Schumm JA; Watkins LE; Panuzio J; Resick PA
• Parenting satisfaction among fathers with alcoholism.
  Addict Behav Volume: 34 Page(s): 610 - 612
  01/01/2009 Authors: Watkins LE; O'Farrell TJ; Suvak MK; Murphy CM; Taft CT