Engaging rural women Veterans in mental health research: A call to action

Abstract:Women encounter unique stressors during military service that increase their needs for mental health services and support (Mengeling et al., 2023). For example, more than …

Evaluating a mobile health intervention (GUIDE app) for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: First responders, military personnel, and veterans face disproportionate risk for mental health and wellness issues. Stigma and confidentiality are common …

Evaluating spoke facilitation costs of implementing TelePain in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The high prevalence and significant morbidity and mortality associated with chronic pain among veterans has made expansion of pain services within the …

Experience of military psychologists working with service members affected by combat-related psychological trauma

Abstract: This study examines the occupational stressors, emotional distress, and psychological fatigue experienced by military psychologists working with service members affected …

Exploring integration of support for co-occurring substance use-related needs in interdisciplinary traumatic brain injury treatment for military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To explore initial outcomes (treatment entry and completion and staff feedback) for an interdisciplinary military traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment …

Exploring the dissociative subtype of PTSD: The role of early-life trauma, cortisol, and inflammatory profiles

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous mental health condition, characterized by diverse symptom profiles and biological underpinnings. A dissociative …

Identifying opioid relapse during COVID-19 using natural language processing of nationwide Veterans Health Administration electronic medical record data

Abstract: Novel and automated means of opioid use and relapse risk detection are needed. Unstructured electronic medical record data, including written progress notes, can be mined …

Increasing sarcoidosis mortality rates in United States Veterans: Who are more affected and why?

Abstract: This editorial discusses how the US veteran population are at a higher risk of mortality from sarcoidosis compared to other populations. Overall, the study provides a …

Infertility among active component service women, U.S. Armed Forces, 2019-2023

Abstract: This report presents the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed female infertility among active component U.S. service women. During 2019-2023, 8,154 active component …

Investigating the relationship between obesity, sleep quality, sleep quantity, and insomnia in military personnel

Abstract: Background and Aim: Obesity is influenced by genetic, behavioral, and nutritional factors and has many negative effects on physical and mental health. Therefore, this …

Machine learning applications related to suicide in military and Veterans: A scoping literature review

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicide remains one of the main preventable causes of death among service members and veterans. Early detection and accurate prediction are essential …