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Inconsistent reporting of adverse life events is predicted by current internalizing distress among Military Service Members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Accurate measurement of adverse life events is critical for understanding the effects of stressors on health outcomes. However, much of this research uses …

Race differences in Veteran's affairs emergency department utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: African Americans (AAs) experience disparities in chronic pain care. This study aimed to identify the rates of emergency department (ED) utilization for …

Randomized Policy Evaluation of the Veterans Health Administration Stratification Tool for Opioid Risk Mitigation (STORM)

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) developed a dashboard Stratification Tool for Opioid Risk Mitigation (STROM) to guide clinical practice interventions. VHA …

Comparison of mental health outcomes of augmenting medications for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder: A national veterans affairs study

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent among veterans. Many veterans with PTSD respond well to serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs). Nonresponders may …

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the Brains of Military Personnel

Abstract: Background: Persistent neuropsychiatric sequelae may develop in military personnel who are exposed to combat; such sequelae have been attributed in some cases to chronic …

Addressing moral injury in the military

Abstract: Moral injury is a relatively new, but increasingly studied, construct in the field of mental health, particularly in relation to current and ex-serving military …

Behavioral health and treatment-seeking behaviors among deployed vs. non-deployed service members: How impactful is deployment on well-being?

Abstract: Increasing attention has been dedicated to studying behavioral health of non-deployed military personnel. This investigation explored the impacts of a variety of …

Engaging veterans in the research process: A practical guide

Abstract: Aims: Provide guidance for engaging military veterans in various research teams to help overcome veterans' lack of trust in research. Methods: We draw from our combined …

Resilience Enhancing Programs in the U.S. Military: An Exploration of Theory and Applied Practice

Abstract: U.S. service members are at an enhanced risk for developing mental disorders. To address these challenges, while promoting operational readiness and improving mental …

Gender Disparities in Active Duty Air Force Parents' Childcare Access: Pre-Pandemic Costs, Utilization, and Career Impacts

Abstract: Past reports indicate that enduring Department of Defense (DoD) childcare shortfalls may disproportionately affect women, but details regarding gender effects are …

Disability in veterans with PTSD, mTBI, and dual PTSD-mTBI disorder

Abstract: Objective: Cognitive complaints, such as attentional or memory concerns, are commonly reported by veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a …

Cognitive and psychological improvements following CogSMART in Veterans with mental health diagnoses

Abstract: Introduction: The present study examined the efficacy of a CogSMART-based program in improving cognitive and emotional functioning in a clinic-based sample of Veterans …