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Posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension in older adult Vietnam Era male and female Veterans

Abstract: Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for older adults. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the …

Treatment patterns and healthcare resource use among Veterans initiating medication for incident moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Several medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUDs) are recommended to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) …

US Veterans’ preferences for, and predictors of participation and positive experiences in, animal-assisted interventions: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: US military veterans face significant mental health challenges when reintegrating back into society and often seek out alternative treatments. Research shows that animal …

Psychosocial management of first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia: Synopsis of the US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense clinical practice guidelines

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of people treated for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia within the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA), …

Empowering Veterans in career transition: The development of a model for overcoming imposter syndrome in the civilian workforce

Abstract: Each year, approximately 200,000 service members transition from military to civilian employment, facing numerous personal, professional, and cultural challenges. Among …

Loneliness among US Veterans with problematic substance use: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loneliness is a pervasive public health problem, especially among individuals with problematic substance use (PSU). To date, however, scarce research has …

Low anti-MĂĽllerian hormone mediates the association between childhood trauma and PTSD in women but not in men

Abstract: Women experience differential risk for childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when compared to men. Recent research has indicated lasting effects of …

Medicalizing violence: The institutional politics of trauma in Veterans treatment courts

Abstract: Criminal court actors engage in medicalization as they negotiate the balance of punitive and rehabilitative responses in their work, particularly in cases of low-level …

Navigating psychiatric concerns in a Veteran reporting Gulf War illness: A case report

Abstract: Gulf War illness (GWI) is a chronic condition affecting nearly a third of Gulf War veterans and is characterized by persistent symptoms across a number of physical and …

Optimism moderates the relationship between inflammatory polygenic risk and major depressive disorder in U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability, and chronic inflammation is a contributing factor to its onset and progression. This study …

The challenge of integrating individual and social self-identities among Israeli combat Veterans

Abstract: Military service can foster a sense of efficacy, self-value, and belonging, but it can also lead to longitudinal stress and inner conflict. Although combat veterans often …

The recidivism rates of violent crimes in Veterans with a mental health diagnosis in the United States correctional facilities

Abstract:This quantitative study investigates the relationship between veteran status, serious mental illness, and recidivism rates for violent crimes among incarcerated …