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The transition to civilian life: impact of comorbid PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disturbance on veterans' social functioning and suicidal ideation

Abstract: Objective: Trauma-exposed veterans may be more likely to experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and sleep disturbance together rather than in …

Childhood trauma: A major risk factor in the military recruitment of young people

Abstract: The extensive, long-term consequences of childhood trauma on brain development and the resulting implications for military recruitment and service are the subject of a …

Exit Wounds - Members of the LGBTQ+ community share their lived experiences of life before, during and after service in the UK military.

A privileged access interview report aiming to empower members of the LGBTQ+ veteran community and give them a platform by which they can safely and anonymously share …

Living Separately During the Week: Influences on Family Functioning, Health, and Well-Being of UK Naval Families

Abstract: Military life can involve many different separations from family as a result of operational demands. Approximately 4 in 10 UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine families report …

Social security during COVID-19: The experiences of military veterans

Abstract: Research published prior to COVID-19 has illustrated some of the difficulties that veterans can experience within the benefits system (Scullion et al, 2018; 2019; …

Evaluation of Antipsychotic Reduction Efforts in Patients With Dementia in Veterans Health Administration Nursing Homes

Abstract: Objective: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) each created initiatives to reduce off-label use of …

Benefits and Challenges of Having a Service Dog Among Veterans in Recovery from Substance Use Harms

Abstract: Service dogs (SDs) are gaining attention for their benefits on the mental health of military veterans, especially related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

Impact of Attitudes and Rurality on Veterans’ Use of Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services

Abstract: Objective: Veterans, especially those residing in rural areas, continue to underutilize mental health care. This longitudinal study assessed attitudes relevant to seeking …

Reducing rural veteran suicides: Navigating geospatial and community contexts for scaling up a national Veterans Affairs program

Abstract: Objective: To develop and use planning maps to prioritize and facilitate county‐level recruitment for Together With Veterans (TWV), community‐based rural Veteran …

Systematic Review of Criminal and Legal Involvement After Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Among Veterans: Building Toward Needed Research

Abstract: Evidence indicates that substance use and mental health treatment is often associated with reduced criminal activity. The present systematic review examined this …

Adopting a companion dog helps Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder in a pilot randomized trial

Abstract: Despite significant treatment advances, many military veterans continue to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated symptoms, suggesting a need for …

Acquisition, extinction, and return of fear in veterans in intensive outpatient prolonged exposure therapy: A fear-potentiated startle study

Abstract: Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is a first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and involves repeated presentation of trauma-related cues without …