Toward a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships between valued living, Veteran acculturation, and mental health: First steps paving the way for a novel valued living intervention for Veterans, with challenges encountered, solutions sought, and lessons learned

Abstract:As part of a growing program of research, the present study builds upon previous findings that revealed meaning in life as a significant protective factor for Veteran …

Veterans in times of crisis: The impact of Veteran status on unemployment

Abstract:The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of veteran status on unemployment in times of crisis. Driven by the social identity theory, we argue that …

Veterans of color at the crossroads: Unraveling the intersection of military and racial identity when receiving mental health care from white providers in the current sociopolitical context

Abstract:he purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of post9/11 veterans of color (VoCs) who have received mental health services from White …

Veterans' Places, Pathways and People Programme (VPPP)" final evaluation report

Abstract:The VPPP Evaluation Report V4 updates the second-year findings of the Veterans’ Places, Pathways and People programme—a cross-sector, regionally delivered initiative …

Weight management for black United States Veterans: Employee and patient perspectives

Abstract: Objective: Veterans who self-identify as Black (hereafter Black veterans) and use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)’s MOVE!® Weight Management Program lose less …

Women Veterans’ experiences with mobility assistive technology: Results from a national survey

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to conduct a needs assessment to learn about women Veterans’ needs, priorities, preferences, and experiences with mobility …

Women Veterans’ use of gender-specific, online, social support systems for social identity after military service

Abstract:The number of women veterans serving in the military is growing. This qualitative study explored women veterans' perspectives and experiences with gender-specific online …

Beliefs, behaviors, and bets: Impulsivity in Veterans receiving inpatient treatment for gambling disorder

Abstract: Armed forces veterans are at risk of gambling-related problems and harms. Relatively few studies have examined how individual differences in this population might be …

Expanding access to behavioral interventions for headache: The evolution of the Veteran Affairs behavioral medicine program in the headache centers of excellence

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Headache Centers of Excellence (HCoE) aim to enhance headache care through multidisciplinary approaches. Between October 2023 and …

Exploring the relationship between changes in negative posttrauma cognitions and pain intensity in Veterans undergoing intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether improvements in posttrauma cognitions during intensive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment were associated with reduced …

Impact of the MISSION Act on quality and outcomes of major cardiovascular procedures among Veterans

Abstract: Importance: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act expanded opportunities for …

Reducing burden and anxiety for caregivers of Veterans with traumatic brain injury and dementia: Randomized controlled trial of the resources for enhancing all caregivers’ health—Hope intervention

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: Caregivers of veterans with comorbid traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia face many challenges managing their loved ones’ neurobehavioral …