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Alcohol use and binge drinking among US college students by military Veteran status: Findings from the Healthy Minds study, 2021-2022

Abstract: Objective: We examined current alcohol use and binge drinking among college students, by Veteran status. Participants: Students that completed the 2021-2022 Healthy Minds …

Veterans with service, emotional support, and companion dogs: Examining the relationship between demographics, health characteristics, and intensity of human–dog relationships

Abstract: Dog ownership may be an effective nonpharmacological, rehabilitative approach to improve veterans’ mental health and well-being. For three functional types of …

Addressing psychological health among U.S. service members & Veterans: Considerations for Ukraine

Abstract: New programs should be built on existing evidence wherever possible and should focus on one of three approaches: Replicate programs that have been evaluated and shown to …

Acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program: Evidence from a mixed-methods evaluation

Abstract: This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods evaluation assessed the acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC) …

The impact of a Spanish online and telephone intervention for caregivers of Veterans post-stroke: Findings on caregiver burden

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Hispanic caregivers report higher levels of burden and poorer mental health compared to non-Hispanic caregivers. While problem-solving …

Separated post 9/11 Veteran experiences utilizing resilience training

Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study examined how post-9/11 veterans utilize resilience training during their transition to civilian life, using the transactional …

Bolstering military couple relational resilience through savoring: Applying the theory of resilience and relational load

Abstract: Military couples face unique challenges that have the potential to strain their romantic relationships, including the extended rigors of deployment. Using the theory of …

The cost of poor military-to-civilian transition among the UK Armed Forces community: Findings from ‘Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life’

Abstract: Approximately 15,000 people leave the UK Armed Forces each year, with most having a positive transition to civilian life. However, a minority of ex-Service personnel …

A meta-analytic review of group interventions for Veteran-civilian transition

Abstract:Transitioning from military-to-civilian [MCT] can produce additional stress on veterans and challenge them socially, emotionally, and occupationally. Group and …

BUD TALKS: Cannabis use among Veterans

Abstract: With increasing rates of cannabis use among Canadian Veterans, it is important to understand their views and experiences. Found out more about patterns of cannabis use …

Exploring the perceptions of parents or guardians on the behavioral health of military dependents during a parent's deployment

Abstract:A deployment is a type of separation when a military member is temporarily relocated to another location to complete a mission or task. Children can have a range of …

Exploring the underrepresentation of women of color in top senior enlisted roles in the U.S. Navy: A qualitative phenomenological study

Abstract:The problem addressed in this study was the persistent underrepresentation of WoC, specifically African American, Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American …