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Abstract: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy (PE) across trauma types (combat, terror, civilian) and veteran status (military …
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to illustrate the relevance of EMDR to the treatment of PTSD in recently divided societies. The mental health of people in the …
Abstract: Objective: The present study is a retrospective quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Warrior PATHH (WP) program at improving posttraumatic growth …
Abstract: Nationwide around 226,080 homeless individuals are unsheltered each night. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Low Demand program is a community-based model …
Abstract: Nationwide around 226,080 homeless individuals are unsheltered each night. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Low Demand program is a community-based model …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs (VA) patients participate within the largest USA equal-access healthcare system, though still experience cancer mortality disparities by …
Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness have complex physical, mental health, and substance use disorders that impact their ability to obtain and maintain housing. The …
Abstract:Introduction: Standard medical intervention for chronic pain may be less effective in the presence of co-occurring PTSD. Functional restoration programs (FRPs), which …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs after an external force on the brain results in injury and compromised ability to perform daily tasks. It is estimated …
Abstract: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an empirically-supported psychotherapy for chronic pain. Although mindfulness is a key component of ACT, most ACT protocols do …
Abstract: Objective: Patients with persistent physical symptom (PPS) conditions, such as Gulf War Illness (GWI), report disagreement or “non-concordance” with their providers …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a growing concern in U.S. Military populations, including Veterans, reflecting both national trends and unique …