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Living with a loved one's mental health issue: Recognizing the lived experiences of military spouses

Abstract: Limited evidence surrounds the lived experiences of military spouses whose partner has mental health issues. This lack of evidence may be due to factors such as global …

Effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and age on the association between combat and problematic alcohol use among Canadian military members deployed in support of the mission in Afghanistan

Abstract: Alcohol abuse is associated with unique negative mental, physical, interpersonal, and occupational outcomes in the military. It is also often linked with traumatic combat …

From acute injury to chronic comorbidity: Interrupted time series modeling of traumatic brain injury impact among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes that display complex behavior over time. The objective of this study was to …

Predictors of adjustment to life after service among Canadian military Veterans

Abstract:The transition out of military service and into civilian life represents a considerable challenge for many military veterans. In this study we used mixture growth modeling …

DVA suicide prevention framework 2025–2031

Abstract: The Suicide Prevention Framework 2025-2031 identifies the gaps and opportunities within the veteran support system to make the biggest impact on preventing veteran …

U.S. military Veteran perspectives on barriers and facilitators to medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract:Background: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a significant public health concern for approximately 60,000 Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and retention is challenging …

A summary of Veteran-related statistics: Second edition

Abstract: In this report, the authors provide updated analyses of U.S. veteran demographics, mental health, and labor market outcomes using nationally representative datasets, …

Coping, civilian transition, and gambling harm severity in UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are prone to experiencing both mental health challenges and harm from gambling, yet little is known about the psychosocial factors that may increase risk. This …

Lifetime sexual revictimization in military populations: A scoping review

Abstract: There are multiple patterns of sexual revictimization specific to individuals who serve in the military, and each pattern may be associated with unique risk factors and …

A psychometric examination of computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder among military Veterans

Abstract: Brenner et al. (2021) developed and initially tested two computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), one that provides a provisional diagnosis …

Meeting the behavioral health needs of military service members, Veterans and their families: Cohen Veterans Network client population

Abstract: Access to and utilization of mental health services is critical for active service military personnel, veterans, their spouses, and their children. However, barriers …

Purpose in life and suicidality after military sexual assault: Gendered pathways through moral injury

Abstract:Objective: The present study tested the indirect effect of betrayal-based moral injury on the association between military sexual assault (MSA) and suicidality among male …