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Reducing barriers to post-9/11 veterans’ use of programs and services as they transition to civilian life

Abstract: Background: Numerous programs exist to support veterans in their transitions to civilian life. Programs are offered by a host of governmental and non-governmental …

An Integrative Review of Behavioral Disturbances in Veterans With Dementia and PTSD

Abstract: Objective: Both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia have been associated with a variety of behavioral changes; however, little is known about the …

Longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation in U.S. military veterans: a 7-year population-based, prospective cohort study

Abstract: Varied longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation (SI) may be linked to unique sets of risk and protective factors A national probability sample of 2291 U.S. veterans was …

From Warrior Ethos to Obscurity: Veteran Reintegration Literature Review

Abstract: Reintegration into the civilian sector is a lived experience military members traverse as they complete their military service and earn the title “veteran.” Although …

Social Network Cohesion among Veterans Living in Recovery Homes

Abstract: Recovery homes for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) called Oxford House (OH) have been shown to improve the prospects of a successful recovery across …

Beyond "thank you": recommended modalities for meaningful civilian-military discourse

Abstract: While numerous studies explore veteran and current military member reintegration challenges from a psychological or sociological perspective, few have examined the …

An Empirical Investigation of the Acquisition of Leadership KSAs in the U.S. Army: Implications for Veterans’ Career Transitions

Abstract: The U.S. Army incorporates an extensive leader development program as part of its everyday training. Servicemembers obtain a set of knowledge, skills, and abilities …

Assessing Veteran Services and Success in Higher Education: Cal Poly Pomona’s Veterans Resource Center Case Study

Abstract: This study tests if the services of the Veterans Resource Center meet the needs of veterans and if these services contribute to veteran success. Using a survey of 130+ …

Effects of Resilience Strength Training on Constructs Associated with Moral Injury among Veterans

Abstract: Resilience Strength Training (RST) is a peer specialist program that incorporates a military squad model of group trust and bonding to address problems specific to moral …

Telomere Shortening and Accelerated Aging in US Military Veterans

Abstract: A growing body of literature on military personnel and veterans’ health suggests that prior military service may be associated with exposures that increase the risk of …

Mindfulness-based Therapeutic Sailing for Veterans With Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

Abstract: Complementary interventions have the potential to enhance treatment engagement and/or response among veterans with psychiatric disorders and/or substance use disorders …

Risk and resilience factors associated with traumatic loss-related PTSD in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Purpose: Sudden death of a loved one is the most prevalent potentially traumatic event worldwide, yet little is known about risk and resilience factors associated with …