• Author: Jitender Sareen
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Reimagining MAiD for psychiatric illness: Ethical dilemmas among Veterans, clinical realities, and the road ahead

Abstract:Introduction: The expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada to include, as of Mar. 17, 2027, mental illness as a sole underlying medical condition …

Barriers to and facilitators of measurement-based care in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Measurement-based care (MBC) involves routine monitoring of patient-reported outcomes to inform clinical decision-making. Despite evidence demonstrating its …

Cannabis use among Canadian Veterans: Associations with the use of other substances, chronic pain conditions, mental disorders, suicide behaviours, and help-seeking

Abstract:Background: A substantial proportion of Veterans experience mental and physical health difficulties, including post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain, for which …

Problematic prescription drug use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Data from the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-Up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Problematic prescription drug use (PPDU) is a public health concern that can cause degradation of wellbeing. Examination of prevalence and correlates of PPDU …

Interventional psychiatry and emerging treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A systematic review

Abstract:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe, often difficult-to-treat condition, highlighting the need for innovative therapies. Interventional treatments, including …

Disorder-specific risk factors of suicidal behaviour among serving and Veteran Canadian Armed Forces members with baseline mental health diagnoses

Abstract:Objectives: Many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and veterans will receive a mental disorder diagnosis, and a high percentage will also experience suicidal behaviours. …

Longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain conditions: A population-based study of Canadian military personnel over 16 years?

Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …

Protective factors for mental disorders among survivors of military sexual trauma: A Canadian population-based study

Abstract: Objectives: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a prevalent issue among actively serving members and Veterans, and is associated with adverse health outcomes including mental …

Coping style as a risk factor for future alcohol use disorder: A 16-year longitudinal study in a Canadian military sample

Abstract: Background: Coping strategies used in response to stress have the potential to influence the development of mental health disorders, including alcohol use disorders. The …

Child maltreatment history, deployment-related traumatic events, and past 12-month cannabis use among Veterans in Canada

Abstract: Objective: Cannabis use among veterans in Canada is an understudied public health priority. The current study examined cannabis use prevalence and the relationships …

Prevalence and Correlates of Military Sexual Trauma in Service Members and Veterans: Results From the 2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) is an ongoing problem. We used a 2002 population-based sample, followed up in 2018, to examine: (1) the prevalence of MST and …