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  • Author: Eric J. Hawkins
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U.S. veterans' experiences and factors associated with use of a smartphone application to self-manage unhealthy alcohol use

Abstract: Unhealthy alcohol use is common among Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans, yet barriers discourage treatment-seeking. Mobile applications (apps) that …

Physical Health

Association between clinically recognized suicidality and subsequent initiation or continuation of medications for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Background: Among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), medications for OUD (MOUD) may lower suicide risk. Therefore, it is important that individuals with OUD …

Mental Health Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Examination of Potential Disparities in Suicide Risk Identification and Follow-up Care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: To improve the identification and intervention of suicide risk, the Veterans Health Administration implemented the use of electronic patient record flags (PRF) to …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Medical Records Flag for Suicide Risk : Predictors and Subsequent Use of Care Among Veterans With Substance Use Disorders

Abstract: Objective: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system established policies to include patient record flags (PRFs) for high suicide risk in the …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed