A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …
Abstract: Mental health and resilience training initiatives have been implemented in many military organizations with the intention of optimizing the psychological resilience of …
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has committed to increasing health equity for all veterans, which is needed to address disparities in health care and outcomes …
Abstract: Rationale: Service members exposed to burn pit emissions may be at risk for adverse health outcomes. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers screening medical …
Abstract:Background: Lewy bodies consisting of misfolded ɑ-synuclein accumulation and neurofibrillary tangles composed of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) are common co-pathologies …
Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of U.S. military veterans seeking peer-to-peer support for mental health services after COVID-19. The study investigated …
Abstract: Background: Underreporting is a potential source of bias. In the context of the military, the underreporting of mental health symptoms may be linked to inconsistent …
Abstract: Background: Underreporting is a potential source of bias. In the context of the military, the underreporting of mental health symptoms may be linked to inconsistent …
Abstract:Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder is prevalent among combat veterans in the United States. Mobile health-based interventions have the potential to provide …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Longer duration of treatment with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with improved outcomes, but long-term retention remains a challenge. …
Abstract: Military cultural competency involves understanding the unique needs of military and veteran (MV) populations. Research shows that culturally competent care improves …
Abstract: Co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and serious mental illnesses (SMI) is prevalent yet underappreciated, and significantly contributes to increased morbidity …