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Preventing Homelessness Through the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: Analysis of Calls and Service Referrals

Abstract: Objective: This study was the first to examine the characteristics and referral outcomes for veterans calling the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV). …

A qualitative study of equine‐assisted therapy for Israeli military and police veterans with PTSD—impact on self‐regulation, bonding and hope

Abstract: Equine‐assisted therapy (EAT) is an increasingly popular form of treatment for people suffering from post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who, for one reason or …

Journey to wellness: A socioecological analysis of veterans in recovery from substance use disorders

Abstract: Substance use disorders are increasingly prevalent among veterans in the United States. Veterans in recovery face unique challenges, such as high rates of psychiatric …

Making ends meet: Employment, cash transfers, and poverty in post–9/11 era wounded military Veterans

Abstract: Over 36% of post–9/11 era veterans have a disability, but little research has examined wounded veterans’ finances. We investigated main and interaction effects of …

An analysis of factors predicting post-traumatic stress disorder and grief following comrade loss

Abstract: This study explored how "inhibiting factors" associated with military-bereavement impact combatants' psychological sequelae following comrade loss. One hundred six …

Development of a model to predict antidepressant treatment response for depression among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Only a limited number of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) respond to a first course of antidepressant medication (ADM). We investigated the …

Certainty in an Uncertain World

Abstract: This document provides a review of the finances and support provided by SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity in 2021. Particular attention is given to the services provided …

MeT4VeT: Development and Assessment of a Mental Health Toolkit for Military Veterans

Abstract: A feasibility trial was conducted to assess the acceptability and usability of the MeT4VeT app. Feedback from veterans and app data was collected to provide an initial …

Pride and Privilege? New Approaches to War Disability in the Twentieth Century

Abstract: War disability occupies a prominent space within the small but rapidly blossoming field of disability history. The experience of maiming in war can contribute to a …

Trauma center trauma-sensitive yoga versus cognitive processing therapy for women Veterans with PTSD who experienced military sexual trauma: A feasibility study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common sequela to military sexual trauma (MST) among women veterans. Yoga has shown promise in research examining …

Disentangling subjective symptom complaints and objective cognitive performance in Veterans: Impact of posttraumatic stress disorder and lifetime traumatic brain injury burden

Abstract: Self-reported histories of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are prevalent among post-9/11 veterans. Both are …

"I've just never done that:" The influence of transitional anxiety on post‐incarceration reentry and reintegration experiences among veterans

Abstract: Military veterans involved in the criminal justice system are a vulnerable subpopulation that has extensive physical and behavioural health treatment needs. Like …