• Author: Bonnie M. Vest
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Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is related to alcohol problems over time among Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The potential consequences of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AMED) consumption are of concern, but research to date has yielded conflicting results on …

Creative arts and healing among Veterans: Impacts of community-based photography workshops on Veterans’ well-being and quality of life

Abstract: Background: The Odyssey Project is a unique non-clinical participatory photography program for veterans. We evaluated the Odyssey Project’s impact on participants’ …

US Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers' motivations for joining the military and their effects on post-deployment mental health

Abstract: The link between combat exposure and mental health among military service members has been well-established, and reservists are at increased risk. This study uses a …

Negative non-deployment emotions, substance use, and marital satisfaction among never-deployed military couples

Abstract: Among military service members, the experience of never-deploying can create a negative affective state (i.e., “non-deployment emotions”; (NDE)) that increases stress …

Negative non-deployment emotions, substance use, and marital satisfaction among never-deployed military couples

Abstract: Among military service members, the experience of never-deploying can create a negative affective state (i.e., "non-deployment emotions"; (NDE)) that increases stress and …

Cross-spouse relationships between drug use and marital functioning among Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their spouses

Abstract: Aim: Drug use can have consequences for intimate relationships and partners’ behaviors can impact each other. We examined relationships between drug use and marital …

Longitudinal effects of military separation and mental health symptomatology on substance use among a cohort of reservists

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The relationship between mental health and substance use among military populations is well-established, and evidence suggests these risks may be greater for …

United States Army Reserve/National Guard soldiers' healthcare experiences, attitudes, and preferences: Differences based on deployment status

Abstract: Some United States Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers have substantial health needs, which may be service-related, but not necessarily resulting from …

Mental and physical health factors related to dual use of veterans affairs and non-veterans affairs healthcare among U.S. reserve soldiers

Abstract: This study examined the association between mental and physical health factors and dual use of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and non-VA healthcare among previously deployed male …

The role of military identity in substance use and mental health outcomes among U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: We investigated how military identity (i.e., veteran identity centrality—the extent to which military service is central to an individual’s sense of self) relates to …

"I just wanna be another person at school": Disclosing Veteran identity on campus and effects on campus engagement

Abstract: Objective: To describe how veterans feel about disclosing their military status on campus and impacts on engagement with social and health-related services. Participants: …

Effects of Social Network Characteristics on Mental Health Outcomes Among United States Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: We sought to examine the relative salience of multiple social network structural characteristics (e.g., size, composition, quality, substance use) for understanding …