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Telehealth experiences in Canadian Veterans: associations, strengths and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Identifying barriers to care in veteran populations is critical, as veterans face increased social isolation, relationship strains and financial …

Mental health service use among Canadian veterans within the first 5 years following service: Methodological considerations for comparisons with the general population

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research comparing veteran and civilian mental health (MH) outcomes often assumes stable rates of MH service use over time and relies on …

Altered Resting-State functional connectivity in the anterior and posterior hippocampus in Post-traumatic stress disorder: The central role of the anterior hippocampus

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder can be viewed as a memory disorder, with trauma-related flashbacks being a core symptom. Given the central role of the hippocampus in …

A scoping review of military and Veteran families within international suicidality and suicide prevention research

Abstract: The impacts of suicidality on families are well known, which is particularly relevant in at-risk populations, such as active duty military personnel and Veteran …

Health measurement instruments and their applicability to military Veterans: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction Accurate measurement of health status is essential to assess veterans’ needs and the effects of interventions directed at improving veterans’ well-being. …

Transition to virtual care services during COVID-19 at Canadian pain clinics: survey and future recommendations

Abstract: Introduction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare centers quickly adapted services into virtual formats. Pain clinics in Canada play a vital role in helping people …

Mental health of Canadian children growing up in military families: The parent perspective

Abstract: A recent scoping review found that stressors involved in the military lifestyle (i.e., frequent relocation, parental absence, and risk of parental injury) may be …

Diagnosis and conservative management of sural neuropathy: a case report

Abstract: Nerve entrapments in the lower extremity are rare and can be difficult to diagnose. Here we describe a Canadian Armed Forces veteran with left posterior-lateral calf …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of Veterans' spouses: a cross sectional analysis

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 has negatively impacted the mental health and well-being of both Canadians and the world as a whole, with Veterans, in particular, showing increased …

Homeostatic normalization of alpha brain rhythms within the default-mode network and reduced symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder following a randomized controlled trial of electroencephalogram neurofeedback 

Abstract:Collective research has identified a key electroencephalogram signature in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, consisting of abnormally reduced alpha …

Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

Abstract: To investigate the association between physical and mental health symptoms in adolescents and having a parent in the Canadian Armed Forces and the moderation of these …