Author: Tabitha Alverio

August 2025

Veterans of color at the crossroads: Unraveling the intersection of military and racial identity when receiving mental health care from white providers in the current sociopolitical context

Abstract:he purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of post9/11 veterans of color (VoCs) who have received mental health services from White …

Mental Health

June 2024

Quantifying relational change in community organisations participating in a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative: A social network analysis

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a significant issue, as 17.5 Veterans die by suicide each day. The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has implemented a robust …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

November 2023

Living with toxic wounds: The voices and visual self-representations of Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Operations Desert Shield and Storm occurred over 30 years ago, yet many of those who were deployed continue to experience chronic and debilitating symptoms, now …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

July 2023

A pilot of a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative among community organizations: initial results and outcomes

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains an ongoing public health concern in need of fresh, community-based initiatives. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has built an …