Anica Pless Kaiser, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Psychiatry

PhD, Central Michigan University
MA, Central Michigan University
BA, University of Massachusetts Amherst



Dr. Pless Kaiser's research interests include understanding the effects of stress and trauma over the lifespan, PTSD symptom course over time, assessment of PTSD and related disorders, development of interventions for older Veterans, and the relationship between PTSD and aging.

Psychologist
VA Boston Healthcare System
National Center for PTSD




Boston Roybal Center- Pilot Study, year 5- "A Randomized Pilot Trial of Tai Chi Compared to Wellness Education for Older Veterans"
07/15/2018 - 05/31/2022 (Subcontract PI)
Brandeis University NIH NIA
5P30AG048785-08



Title
A Randomized Pilot Trial of Tai Chi Compared to Wellness Education for Older Veterans
(PI)
A Randomized Pilot Trial of Tai Chi Compared to Wellness Education for Older Veterans
(PI)
Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD
(PI)


Yr Title Project-Sub Proj Pubs
2022 Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD 5IK2RX001832-06
2021 Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD 5IK2RX001832-05 3
2020 Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD 5IK2RX001832-04 3
2018 Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD 5IK2RX001832-03 3
2017 Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD 5IK2RX001832-02 3
2016 Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Older Veterans with PTSD 1IK2RX001832-01A2 3

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  1. Pless Kaiser A, Ream M, Spiro A, Sloan DM, Cook JM, Vogt D, Moye JA. Feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes: A pilot trial of the enhancing social function in older veterans with PTSD (ESVP) group intervention. Psychol Serv. 2025 Jun 26.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40569724; PMCID: PMC12354222; DOI: 10.1037/ser0000962;
     
  2. Serier KN, Burns HM, Magruder KM, Spiro A, Pless Kaiser A, Kimerling R, Frayne SM, Kilbourne AM, Stock EM, Forsberg CW, Smith NL, Smith BN. Functioning and disability consequences of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam era men and women veterans. Health Psychol. 2025 Dec; 44(12):1160-1170.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40504650; DOI: 10.1037/hea0001516;
     
  3. Pless Kaiser A, Magruder KM, Weathers FW, Keane TM. Commemorating the Vietnam War experience 50 years on: The impact and legacy of traumatic stress research with Vietnam veterans. J Trauma Stress. 2025 Oct; 38(5):867-879.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40437763
     
  4. Stellman SD, Pless Kaiser A, Smith BN, Spiro A, Stellman JM. Persistence and Patterns of Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Medical, and Social Dysfunction in Male Military Veterans 50 Years After Deployment to Vietnam. J Occup Environ Med. 2025 May 01; 67(5):306-312.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40335437; PMCID: PMC12059353; DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003321;
     
  5. Stellman SD, Pless Kaiser A, Smith BN, Spiro A, Stellman JM. Impact of Persistent Combat-Related PTSD on Heart Disease and Chronic Disease Comorbidity in Aging Vietnam Veterans. J Occup Environ Med. 2025 May 01; 67(5):299-305.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39696828
     
  6. O'Malley KA, Park ST, Tadmor M, Kemp K, Pless Kaiser A, Bashian HM, Baird L, Moye JA. Enhancing trauma-informed care for older veterans: clinician perspectives on trauma practices and curricular needs. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2024 Dec 02; 1-16.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39621834; PMCID: PMC12127495; DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2024.2433205;
     
  7. Marini CM, Pless Kaiser A. Aging women Veterans' health and well-being: Social and developmental perspectives. J Women Aging. 2024; 36(6):435-438. PMID: 39520306
     
  8. Niles BL, Busser C, Paszkiewicz M, Ting M, Pless Kaiser A, Keane TM, Medich M, Wang C, Mori DL. Protocol for remote Tai Chi and wellness for PTSD and pain in veterans. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2024; 15(1):2411140.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39466656; PMCID: PMC11520095; DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2024.2411140;
     
  9. Pless Kaiser A, Brady CB, Spiro A. Do appraisals of military service indicate current distress in aging Vietnam War combat veterans? Psychol Trauma. 2025 Feb; 17(2):438-445.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39023945; PMCID: PMC12306490; DOI: 10.1037/tra0001738;
     
  10. Weiskittle R, Baird L, O'Malley K, Pless Kaiser A, Bashian H, Moye J. Advancing Late-Life Trauma-Informed Care Education: Development and Evaluation of an Educational Podcast. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar; 32(1):60-69.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38951304; PMCID: PMC12143412; DOI: 10.1007/s10880-024-10019-3;
     
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