• Author: Murray W. Enns
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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. …

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 …

Moral injury associated with increased odds of past-year mental health disorders: a Canadian Armed Forces examination

Abstract: Background: Potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) are common during military service. However, it is unclear to what extent PMIEs are related to …

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 …

Four decades of military posttraumatic stress: Protocol for a meta-analysis and systematic review of treatment approaches and efficacy.

Abstract:Background: Over 85% of active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been exposed to potentially traumatic events linked to the development of posttraumatic stress …

Lifetime Prevalence and Comorbidity of Mental Disorders in the Two-wave 2002-2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: The current study used the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) to (1) examine the incidence and prevalence of mental …