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Study protocol and preliminary baseline characteristics of a VA multi-site, mixed methods, randomized controlled study evaluating supported employment provided to Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a pervasive and devastating public health crisis that continues to take a heavy toll on individuals and communities across the United States. …

The mental health of Chinese military personnel: A cross-sectional epidemiological study

Abstract: Backgrounds: Considering the crucial role of military personnel's mental health in the armed forces, society, and the nation, the present study aims to describe the …

Perceptions of mental health confidentiality: Policies and practices in the U.S. military

Abstract: High rates of mental health issues among service members and a reluctance to access mental health services together represent one of the greatest ongoing threats to U.S. …

Sibling and parental military service and suicidality among adolescents in the United States

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aims to examine whether having a sibling and/or a parent on active duty in the military is associated with suicidality-think about death, better …

Identifying transdiagnostic traumatic stress reactions in US military Veterans: A nationally representative study

Abstract: Traumatic stress reactions (TSRs) exist on a continuum that includes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highly comorbid psychopathology, and resilience, highlighting …

Sex differences in PTSD among US military Veterans: Role of trauma, coping, and social factors

Abstract: A higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among females has been consistently documented. For example, a nationally representative study of the US adult …

Tai Chi and wellness interventions for Veterans with Gulf War illness: A randomized controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness that affects up to one-third of the 700,000 American military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf …

Mental health provider knowledge and attitudes toward diagnosing anxiety disorders in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines indicate treatments for specific anxiety diagnoses. Misdiagnosing specific anxiety disorders as unspecified anxiety may prevent patients from …

Frontal pole neuromodulation for impulsivity and suicidality in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and common co-occurring mental health conditions: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Suicide remains a leading cause of death among veterans in the United States, and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) increases the risk of suicidal ideation …

Kentucky Veteran and nonveteran suicide 2010–2019: A feasible solution algorithm test of perfect storm theory

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a pressing public health problem in Kentucky (KY) and the United States. Perfect storm theory (PST) suggests that human behavior arises from the …

Safety and tolerability of a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain group for Veterans at increased risk for suicide

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is a significant risk factor for suicide, especially among Veterans. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety (i.e., the occurrence of …

A brief report on sex-specific differences in persistent depression, anxiety, and loneliness among Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …