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A multi-ancestry meta genome-wide association study of migraine among Veterans: Associations with traumatic brain injury, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Migraine is a neurovascular disorder that poses a high burden to Veterans, who face a greater risk than sex-matched individuals in the general population. Genetic …

Telemental healthcare and HIV care: A national study of US Veterans with HIV during COVID-19

Abstract: People with HIV often experience mental health disorders that can hinder engagement in HIV care. Mental health symptoms can be exacerbated during disruptive events such …

Treatment adherence and suicide risk in Veterans: Healthy behaviors and social connections as explanatory mechanisms

Abstract: Health dysfunction and poor interpersonal connectedness are consistent risk factors for veteran suicide; however, to the extent that veterans adhere to treatment …

Treatment outcomes of sexual minority women (SMW) Veterans with military sexual trauma (MST)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although sexual minority women (SMW) veterans are disproportionately impacted by military sexual trauma and its negative consequences, little research has …

Exploring access to psychedelics among Canadian Veterans: Pathways, barriers, and perceptions

Abstract: Introduction: Psychedelic-assisted therapies have recently gained attention as potential novel treatments for various mental health conditions. In Canada, there has been …

Moral injury symptoms: Relationship with emotional stability, combat exposure, stress-related symptoms, and PTSD indication in Swedish military Veterans

Abstract: The aim was to explore the relationship between moral injury symptoms, individual and military potential antecedent variables, and mental health scales. Responses were …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in serving Australian Defence Force members 2002-2023: A systematic evidence review

Abstract: Background: Defence forces globally face recruitment and retention challenges, with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often contributing to early discharge.Objective: …

The impact of stigma on health care-seeking behavior in military personnel with mental health challenges

Abstract: Prolonged armed conflict has raised significant concern about the mental health of military personnel and veterans. Conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and …

Attachment anxiety amplifies PTSD symptoms among Israeli reservists following combat exposure in the iron swords war

Abstract: Wartime reserve duty can intensify emotional burden and precipitate post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). We investigated whether serving in the reserves during the Iron …

Examining the role of insomnia in maintaining binge eating and restricting in United States Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Eating disorders (EDs) and insomnia are prevalent among veterans. However, little is known about how ED and insomnia symptoms interact to maintain one, …

Problematic prescription drug use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Data from the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-Up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Problematic prescription drug use (PPDU) is a public health concern that can cause degradation of wellbeing. Examination of prevalence and correlates of PPDU …

Evaluating the effectiveness of ketamine therapy on depressive symptoms in Veterans: A program evaluation

Abstract: Background: Veterans experience disproportionately high rates of depression and comorbid PTSD, often with treatment resistance (Nitcher et al., 2019). Rapid-acting …