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The Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of Inquiry—Suicide Prevention Collaborative: Creating Novel Approaches to Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Receiving Community Services

Abstract: Background: While the US Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant strides to prevent veteran suicide, efforts have largely targeted veterans actively engaged …

Childhood maltreatment in adult offspring of Portuguese war veterans with and without PTSD

Abstract: Background: The colonial war that Portugal was involved in between 1961 and 1974 had a significant impact on veterans and their families. However, it is unclear what the …

The Adjustment of Children of Australian Vietnam Veterans: Is There Evidence for the Transgenerational Transmission of the Effects of War-Related Trauma?

Abstract: Objective: The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in trauma survivors has been linked with family dysfunction and symptoms in their children, including …

Combat‐injured service members and their families: The relationship of child distress and spouse‐perceived family distress and disruption

Abstract: Combat injury in military service members affects both child and family functioning. This preliminary study examined the relationship of child distress postinjury to …

Improving the Health of Veterans Though Moving Meditation Practices: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Abstract: This study explores the use of low-to-moderate intensity mindfulness-based exercises (“moving meditation”) to improve Veteran physical activity level and …

The diary of an Operational Stress Injury clinic psychiatrist during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: This article details one person's experience of working as a clinician during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how veterans are accessing treatment during this time. The …

Presidential and Gubernatorial Tweets Involving Military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: The military consistently ranks as one of the most highly favorable occupations in the United States (US). However, fewer and fewer people have contact with military …

Psychosocial Outcomes of Australian Male and Female Veterans Following Participation in Peer-Led Adventure-Based Therapy

Abstract: Adjunct or second-line therapies are increasingly being utilised among military populations to address treatment barriers and improve mental health outcomes. This study …

Soldiering on only goes so far: How a Qualitative Study on Veteran Loneliness in New Zealand Influenced Support During COVID-19 Lockdown

Abstract: On April 25, 2020, Veterans’ Affairs in New Zealand (NZ) contacted approximately 3,000 of 8,000 known military Veterans by phone during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to …

Health and Service-related Impact of Sexual and Stalking Victimization During United States Military Service on LGBT Service Members

Abstract: Prior research among military personnel has indicated that sexual harassment, stalking, and sexual assault during military service are related to negative health …

Ethnoracial differences in treatment-seeking veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring PTSD: Presenting characteristics and response to integrated exposure-based treatment

Abstract: Objective: Substance use disorders (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur. While previous research has examined ethnoracial differences among …

Telemedicine-Based Collaborative Care for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Posttraumaticstressdisorder (PTSD)is prevalent, persistent, and disabling. Although psychotherapyandpharmacotherapyhaveprovenefficaciousinrandomized clinical …