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Association of social network size and attachment style with future suicide attempt among US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship of social support network (SSN) and attachment style to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers can inform prevention …

End-user centered dissemination: Using co-design to advance evidence-based behavioral health practice in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented an evidence-based mental health program, the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program – Collaborative …

Female military sexual trauma survivors’ experiences with seeking treatment from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …

Fighting against mental health stigma in military personnel-an analysis of the most important directions of research

Abstract: Mental health stigma (MHS) among military personnel requires a complex approach, as it is influenced by ethical challenges and organizational norms distinct from those in …

Geriatrics needs among rural older Veterans receiving virtual mental health services

Abstract: PURPOSE: Rural older Veterans have limited access to specialty care. In the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), tele-geriatric mental health (tele-GMH) services provide …

Gulf War illness: Neurological impacts, pathophysiological insights, and therapeutic prospects

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic, multi-system condition affecting a substantial proportion of veterans deployed during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Neurological …

Longitudinal associations between PTSD symptom clusters and domains of hazardous drinking among a cohort of United States Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous drinking remain significant problems in military-connected populations. Prior research suggests that …

Neural activation during cognitive effort-based decision-making: Associations with avolition in Veterans with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Effort-based decision-making (EBDM) is a key component of motivation. Impairments in EBDM have been consistently linked to amotivation in individuals with …

Psychological impact of conflict zone exposure and the mitigating role of physical activity in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the psychological impact of exposure to conflict zones on active-duty soldiers and to evaluate the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor …

Qualitative exploration of service users and social prescribing link workers of the Armed Forces Community social prescribing scheme in Cornwall

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Armed Forces Community (AFC) experience significant health inequalities and barriers to accessing support. Cornwall, England, has one of the highest AFC …

Results of a multistep approach to setting research priorities to improve women Veterans' health: Updated VA women's health research agenda

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of new users within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care delivery system. Building on the …

Stellate ganglion block treatment for PTSD in military service members

Abstract: The article focuses on the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) as a potential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military service members. PTSD is a …