• Author: Megan Shepherd-Banigan
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Risk of suicide-related outcomes after sars-cov-2 infection: Results from a nationwide observational matched cohort of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Negative mental health-related effects of SARS-COV-2 infection are increasingly evident. However, the impact on suicide-related outcomes is poorly understood, …

Veteran caretaker perspectives of the need for childcare assistance during health care appointments

Abstract: Purpose: In 2020, Congress passed legislation to establish the national Veterans Child Care Assistance Program (VCAP) targeting eligible veterans receiving care through …

Mental health therapy for veterans with PTSD as a family affair: a qualitative inquiry into how family support and social norms influence veteran engagement in care

Abstract: Social support is important for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recovery and emerging literature indicate that social support could increase engagement in PTSD …

Systematic identification of family caregivers in health systems: Proposed solutions from a caregiver‐focused research study

Abstract: Patient electronic health records (EHR) were not built to identify family caregivers (hereafter “caregivers”). New policies such as the CARE1 and RAISE2 Acts …

The Effect of Support and Training for Family Members on Access to Outpatient Services for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides landmark support for family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. This study examines PCAFC …