• Author: Daniel Leightley
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More high, less low? PTSD and the complex daily associations between cannabis use and depression in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cannabis use is increasingly prevalent among U.S. veterans, with high rates of both recreational and problematic use. Veterans often use cannabis to …

Leveraging social media and crowdsourcing to recruit and retain military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder or experience of harmful gambling for mHealth interventions: Descriptive study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans may be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is often comorbid with harmful and …

Smartphone app-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for post-traumatic stress disorder and gambling harm in Veterans: A pilot feasibility study

Abstract: Gambling harm and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to be prevalent among veterans. Globally, help-seeking rates for gambling are low, and veterans may …

A remote measurement study of PTSD and cannabis use among Veterans: Recruitment, retention, and data availability

Abstract: With the growing availability of cannabis and increasing public support for legalization, cannabis use disorder (CUD) rates have risen, particularly among veterans, who …

Influences on alcohol and lifestyle behaviours among partners of UK (ex-)military personnel

Abstract:Whilst most spouses/partners (hereby referred to as ‘partners’) of military personnel do not report issues with alcohol misuse (1-3), there is evidence that the female …

Daily associations between posttraumatic stress disorder, cannabis use, and negative affect among Veterans

Abstract: This study investigates how symptoms of PTSD, cannabis use, and negative emotions vary on a day-to-day basis among US military veterans. Ecological momentary assessment …

ACTIVATE: Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a digital health, smartphone-based app to reduce harmful gambling and PTSD symptoms among veterans.

Abstract: This pilot study evaluated ACT Vet, a smartphone-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) application (app) designed for UK Armed Forces veterans experiencing …

Daily associations between sleep quality, stress, and cannabis or alcohol use among Veterans

Abstract: United States military veterans face heightened vulnerability to sleep disturbances due to factors such as irregular sleep schedules, combat-related stress, and …

Restore and rebuild (R&R): A protocol for a phase 2, randomised control trial to compare R&R as a treatment for moral injury-related mental health difficulties in UK military Veterans to treatment as usual

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events is increasingly recognised as a concern across a range of occupational groups, including UK military …

Paternal PTSD or depression, adolescent mental health, and family functioning: A study of UK military families

Abstract: Introduction: Adolescent mental health and family functioning have received limited attention in UK military families. This study investigated their association with …

Shorter Communications: Exploring the Impact of a Brief Smartphone-Based Alcohol Intervention App (DrinksRation) on the Quality of Life of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse - defined as consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week - is a well-established problem among veterans. This study investigated the change in quality …

Digital therapeutic intervention for women in the UK Armed Forces who consume alcohol at a hazardous or harmful level: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol misuse is common in the United Kingdom Armed Forces (UKAF), with prevalence significantly higher than in the general population. To date, digital …