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Lifetime opioid exposure and neurocognitive performance among a sample of combat Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may have a heightened risk of neurocognitive impairment and early onset of neurodegenerative diseases. …

Mental health care utilization following return to service after rehabilitation in the Warrior Care and Transition Program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: US service members have a high risk of injury, which can require long-term mental health care. The Warrior Care and Transition Program's (WCTP) mission is …

Mental health impact of COVID-19 on military healthcare workers: Not all war is fought on the battlefield

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare personnel worldwide. This study investigated the mental health of active duty military healthcare workers (HCWs) …

Military exposures on Marine student psychological health: The possible moderating role of resilience in a cross-sectional design

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Based on decades of study, researchers have inferred that military service is associated with negative mental health outcomes. Different components of …

Musculoskeletal injury risk and military separation following serious injury and recovery in the Warrior Care and Transition Program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service members are at increased risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI), which is associated with service member non-ready status and military …

Outcomes from a posttraumatic growth-oriented program among Veterans: A quasi-experimental retrospective study

Abstract: Objective: The present study is a retrospective quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Warrior PATHH (WP) program at improving posttraumatic growth …

Preparing mental health support for multi-domain, large-scale combat operations: Current progress and future directions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Projected limitations during multi-domain and large-scale combat operations suggest that mental health support from specialized personnel (e.g., …

Psychological resilience in trench warfare: Leveraging mental health frameworks for Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine War has highlighted the profound psychological toll of asymmetrical and hybrid warfare on military personnel, underscoring the need for …

Psychological well-being, PTSD, and their associations with eating disturbances in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Trauma is associated with disordered eating in many populations. Military personnel, a population with strict focus on maintaining body condition, experience traumatic …

Quantitative evaluation of the Veteran Crisis Line lethal means safety pilot

Abstract: : Background: The Veteran Crisis Line (VCL) Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Pilot offered cable gun locks or medication take-back envelopes to veteran callers at risk of …

Revolutionizing remote human subjects' research recruitment in the U.S. military during and post-COVID-19: Lessons learned from a multiphase mental health psychometrics study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recruitment for human subjects' research in military service members often requires a more nuanced approach because of characteristics unique to this …

Telebehavioral health care utilization among U.S. military personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Behavioral health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and suicidality, affect 18% of service members each …