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God, can you help me? Religious coping for U.S. military service members living with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This paper presents the development of an evidence-based program aimed at enhancing religious coping mechanisms for United States (U.S.) military service members living …

Targeting problem-solving with a cognitive remediation intervention for suicide prevention in Veterans: A pilot study

Abstract: Despite research identifying cognitive deficits that are specific to individuals with major depressive disorder and a history of suicidal behavior (SB), no known study …

The impact of shared religious and military identity on clients’ perceptions of potential therapists

Abstract: Military service members and Veterans may be less likely to seek mental health services than other populations (Hoge et al., 2004). Two factors that may be particularly …

Trends in homelessness and social sustainability: Veterans vs. non-Veterans in the US

Abstract: Introduction: Social sustainability is deeply connected to the well-being of marginalized groups, and it is important to highlight how mental health impacts the social …

Five-year survival following a non-small-cell lung cancer diagnosis among Veterans Health Administration patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …

Improving mental health and resilience training: Feedback from military personnel

Abstract: Mental health and resilience training initiatives have been implemented in many military organizations with the intention of optimizing the psychological resilience of …

A multilevel investigation of potential inequities in the volume of mental health care received by black Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has committed to increasing health equity for all veterans, which is needed to address disparities in health care and outcomes …

The experiences of Veterans seeking peer-to-peer support for mental health services after COVID-19

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of U.S. military veterans seeking peer-to-peer support for mental health services after COVID-19. The study investigated …

Underreporting in the military: Perceived sensitivity of trauma-related and comorbid disorders among soldiers and civilian employees of the Austrian Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: Underreporting is a potential source of bias. In the context of the military, the underreporting of mental health symptoms may be linked to inconsistent …

Underreporting in the military: Perceived sensitivity of trauma-related and comorbid disorders among soldiers and civilian employees of the Austrian Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: Underreporting is a potential source of bias. In the context of the military, the underreporting of mental health symptoms may be linked to inconsistent …

Understanding preferences for a PTSD support technology among Veterans: A qualitative analysis

Abstract:Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder is prevalent among combat veterans in the United States. Mobile health-based interventions have the potential to provide …

Buprenorphine discontinuation and utilization of psychosocial services: A national study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Longer duration of treatment with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with improved outcomes, but long-term retention remains a challenge. …