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Abstract: Description: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) updated the 2019 joint clinical practice guideline (CPG) for assessing and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a recognized global public health problem that continues to pose substantial challenges in the United States. Veterans and service members are …
Abstract: Introduction: Suicide rates remain high among US military service member/veteran (SM/V) males with overall trends showing an upward trajectory. Several empirical studies …
Abstract: Introduction: Suicide rates remain high among US military service member/veteran (SM/V) males with overall trends showing an upward trajectory. Several empirical studies …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is known, but the extent of TBI's role in developing AUD remains unclear. …
Abstract: Background: Veterans show increased vulnerability to trauma exposure. Yet, there is limited research examining Veterans’ prevalence of experiencing different trauma …
Abstract: Introduction: Life transitions often bring stress and uncertainty and may lead to poor long-term health outcomes if not navigated successfully. Every year over 200,000 …
Abstract: Aim: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a significant public health concern for ~70,000 United States veterans. While Medication treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD; e.g., …
Abstract: Aim: Higher alcohol use and military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with increased risk for death by suicide. Risk for death by suicide is rapidly increasing among …
Abstract: This study examined rates and factors associated with past-year Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overall health care utilization and Department of Veterans Affairs …
Abstract: Objective: Interpersonal violence is a common barrier to reintegration into civilian life in post-9/11 veterans. Alcohol use and anger, also common among veterans, are …
Abstract: There is a growing awareness regarding the potential mental health repercussions stemming from war-related trauma experienced by both civilians and veterans. However, the …