• Author: Dilip V. Jeste
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Loneliness among US Veterans with problematic substance use: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loneliness is a pervasive public health problem, especially among individuals with problematic substance use (PSU). To date, however, scarce research has …

Loneliness trajectories in U.S. military Veterans: A 3-year longitudinal study of risk and protective factors

Abstract: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in older adults. This study examined the nature …

Successful aging in US Veterans with mental disorders: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence and correlates of successful aging in US veterans who screened positive for current major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized …

Psychological factors, physical conditions, and functioning among US Veterans

Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines the association of protective psychological characteristics with mental, psychosocial, cognitive, and physical functioning in military …

Well-being domains in U.S. Military Veterans: identifying modifiable factors to promote whole health

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is actively transitioning away from a disease-centric model of healthcare to one that prioritizes disease prevention and the …

Cognition and functional capacity: An initial comparison of Veteran and non-veteran older adults

Abstract: Introduction: The U.S. Military Veterans aged 65 and older comprise an estimated 43% of the 22 million living Veterans in the United States. Veterans have high rates of …

Well-being of US military Veterans

Abstract: The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine recently published a report that suggests a transition from a reactive disease-oriented medical care system …