• Theme: Mental Health
Clear all

Measurement-based care in a Canadian treatment program for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: A case study

Abstract: Introduction: The use of measurement-based care (MBC) can significantly improve outcomes for patients, including symptom reduction, improved functioning, and quality of …

Moral injury and substance use among Veterans: Opportunities and challenges in rural areas

Abstract: Veterans experience substantial health disparities, which are compounded in rural areas where health care access is limited. Many Veterans experience service-associated …

The transition to civilian life in the context of chronic pain: Qualitative and exploratory research

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a significant challenge for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, with approximately 39% experiencing …

A multivariable model to predict risk of dementia or death in older Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of both death and dementia in older adults, but no prognostic models currently …

Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …

Interventional psychiatry and emerging treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A systematic review

Abstract:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe, often difficult-to-treat condition, highlighting the need for innovative therapies. Interventional treatments, including …

Prevalence and implementation of psychiatric advance directives among Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are evidence-based tools to increase patient autonomy and reduce coercive practices in inpatient psychiatric settings. No …

Prevalence and implementation of psychiatric advance directives among Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are evidence‐based tools to increase patient autonomy and reduce coercive practices in inpatient psychiatric settings. …

Transtheoretical model technology-based interventions to improve health behaviors in Veterans

Abstract: The transtheoretical model of health behavior change (TTM) is a leading theoretical framework of motivation for healthful lifestyle modification and has been employed …

Veteran Transition Screener (VTS): A personalized empirical approach to assessing well-being during the military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: As U.S. post-9/11 veterans leave the military and enter the military-to-civilian transition phase, they navigate cultural and social identity adjustments, and their …

Construct validity of the Tower of London test: Generating a construct specification equation relating problem characteristics to problem difficulty in a sample of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The Tower of London (TOL) is a set of problem-solving tasks that are commonly used to measure cognition. No studies have developed construct specification equations …

A science-based strategy for preventing Veteran suicide: There's room at the table for everyone

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical issue in the United States, claiming more than 6,000 lives annually. The suicide rate among veterans exceeds that of nonveterans and …