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Use of whole health care is associated with increased completion of evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the front-line treatment option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, approximately two thirds of veterans who initiate such …

Addressing pandemic-related guilt and shame in U.S. military Veterans: A pilot randomized controlled trial of trauma-informed guilt reduction and supportive care therapy

Abstract: Objective: The coronavirus disease–2019 pandemic created potentially morally injurious situations such as being unable to care for loved ones or making decisions that …

Longitudinal predictors of insomnia in a population-based sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of insomnia among U.S. military veterans, there is limited population-based longitudinal data on its incidence and predictors. Data were …

Using natural language processing to inform targeted rural and urban Hispanic U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prediction models

Abstract: Rural Hispanic veterans experience elevated suicide rates when compared to urban counterparts. Group differences remain poorly understood. This study evaluates a …

Building back something remarkable from shattered pieces: An inquiry into military sexual trauma as shared online by Veteran women

Abstract: This study explored the lived experiences of eight women veterans regarding military sexual trauma (MST), as shared on two online social media platforms. The study …

Rates of potentially morally injurious events, combat, and lifetime traumas among Black/African American, White, Hispanic/Latino/a/e and non-Hispanic/Latino/a/e U.S. combat Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) involve transgressions of one's deeply held sense of right and wrong. Race-related stress may be a source of …

Tracing how the emergence of chronic pain affects military identity: A narrative inquiry of pain trajectories among Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Military identity serves as a foundational lens through which service members navigate the events of everyday military and civilian life. However, …

Veteran characteristics associated with risk of 30-day inpatient mental health (IMH) readmissions

Abstract: Repeated admissions to psychiatric inpatient services affect patients’ quality of life and may be indicative of the quality of care received during the previous …

Asking the question: "Do you have a family member who has served?"-Caring for military-connected children in civilian healthcare settings

Abstract: Military-connected children (MCC) face unique healthcare challenges that are often overlooked in civilian clinical settings. These children may experience frequent …

Treatment for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders among Veterans and civilians: A test of causally moderated comparative effectiveness

Abstract: Objective: The prevalence and negative sequelae of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder (PTSD + SUD) are well documented. Findings from …

Double trouble - examining the co-occurrence of compulsive sexual behavior disorder and gambling disorder among two American samples

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Limited research has investigated the relationship between compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) and gambling disorder (GD). Therefore, …

Evaluating the accuracy of the Veterans Health Administration's REACH VET suicide prediction model for legal involved Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration's (VA) Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Veterans Enhanced Treatment (REACH VET) suicide prevention program uses a model …