Abstract: Introduction: US Veterans are at higher risk for suicide compared to the general population. Access to evidence-based practices for suicide prevention (EBP-SPs) is …
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has committed to increasing health equity for all veterans, which is needed to address disparities in health care and outcomes …
Abstract: Objective: Although treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is effective in reducing symptom severity, remission rates are low. One potential underlying reason …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and pain are highly prevalent and comorbid, particularly in veterans, but mechanisms explaining their linkage …
Abstract: Given the importance of physical activity (PA) for both physical and mental health, the present study characterizes post-9/11 veterans' leisure-time PA engagement over …
Abstract: Meaning making efforts, such as perceiving posttraumatic growth (PPTG), may relate to mental health (MH), especially when creating meaning in life (MIL). We tested this …
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Post-9/11 veterans frequently experience diminished mental health following military service. Life meaning is related to better mental health …
Although most veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system are treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the outpatient setting, the VA has …
Abstract: Research consistently links U.S. military veterans' meaning in life to better mental health and well-being. Yet, because meaning in life is usually studied as a precursor …
Abstract: Both homelessness and criminal justice involvement can impact mental health symptoms and increase risk for suicide. Despite this, few studies have examined their …
Abstract: Racial disparities across various domains of health care are a long-standing public health issue that affect a variety of clinical services and health outcomes. Mental …
Abstract: US military veterans face many challenges in transitioning to civilian life; little information is available regarding veterans' reintegration experiences over time. The …