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Clinical and economic burden of major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior in a US Veterans Health Affairs database

Abstract: Objective: Although a high incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and an increased risk of suicide are observed among the veteran population, there are yet limited …

Fear reacquisition and symptoms of combat-related PTSD: Specificity and preliminary examination of the influence of the 5-HT3A receptor gene

Abstract: Several studies have examined the acquisition and extinction of fear in PTSD in the context of Pavlovian conditioning. However, research examining reconditioning of …

Identifying Factors Affecting the Sustainability of the STAR-VA Program in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Sustained implementation of new programs in complex care systems like nursing homes is challenging. This prospective qualitative evaluation examined factors affecting …

Reculturation: A new perspective on military-civilian transition stress

Abstract: Various forms of assistance are offered to help US Veterans achieve success in their post-military lives in recognition of their service. Despite the many successes, a …

Age, sex, and race-varying rates of alcohol use, cannabis use, and alcohol and cannabis co-use in veterans vs. non-veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans are a high-risk group for health risk behaviors, including alcohol and cannabis use. However, research on veteran vs. non-veteran rates of …

Authentic and therapeutic engagement with the past for veterans at Nokalakevi, Georgia, and on Breaking Ground Heritage projects in the UK

Abstract: This article summarises the application of archaeological fieldwork to support improvements in mental health and wellbeing among military veterans. First delivered in …

Pilgrimage Respecified: Falklands War Veterans' Accounts of their Returns to the Falkland Islands

Abstract: In 2002 the South Atlantic Medal Association organized its first ‘pilgrimage’ to the Falkland Islands. Pilgrimages to the islands have since become a regular …

Glasgow's Helping Heroes: A Vital Service - Full Report

Abstract: This report is the final output from a two-year independent evaluation of SSAFA’sGlasgow’s Helping Heroes service. The research was carried out by the University of …

Valued living among veterans in breath-based meditation treatment or cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: Exploratory outcome of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Valued living is the extent to which an individual's behavior is consistent with what they believe is important or good. It is unknown whether many …

Depression, insomnia, and obesity among post-9/11 Veterans: eating pathology as a distinct health risk behavior

Abstract: Understanding the interrelationships between co-occurring chronic health conditions and health behaviors is critical to developing interventions to successfully change …

Drinks:Ration The role of a smartphone application in reducing alcohol consumption in a veteran population seeking formal mental health support of Military Life and Experiences of Help-seeking and Support

Abstract: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Research has shown that this is also evident among those who have left service. It has …

Suicide behavior results from the U.S. Army's suicide prevention leadership tool study: The behavioral health readiness and suicide risk reduction review (R4)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army developed a new tool called the Behavioral Health Readiness and Suicide Risk Reduction Review (R4) for suicide prevention. A 12-month …