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Risk and protective factors associated with mental health among female military veterans: results from the veterans' health study

Abstract: Background: This study focuses on factors that may disproportionately affect female veterans’ mental health, compared to men, and is part of a larger study assessing …

Spillover Effects of Financial Aid for Education: Does Post-9/11 GI Bill Reduce Veteran SNAP Participation?

Abstract: Many veterans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We study the change in the veterans’ reliance on SNAP in response to the GI Bill, the …

The Relationships Between Self-reported Pain Intensity, Pain Interference, and Quality of Life Among Injured U.S. Service Members With and Without Low Back Pain

Abstract: Low back pain is a prevalent military and veteran health problem and individuals injured on deployment may be at particularly high risk of pain conditions. Given that …

The effectiveness of telepsychology with veterans: A meta-analysis of services delivered by videoconference and phone

Abstract: Veterans face a variety of stressors due to their military service and are more likely to develop psychological problems as a result. Research suggests that as many as …

The Resurrection of Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation: Outcomes Across a Veterans Affairs Collaborative

Abstract: Despite empirical support for interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs improving functioning and quality of life, access to this treatment approach has decreased …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Dropout Among Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: High treatment dropout rates reported in recent literature have brought into question the effectiveness of trauma-focused posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments …

Research Translation for Military and Veteran Health: Research, Practice, Policy

Abstract: Military service presents unique challenges and opportunities for health care and public health. In the USA, there are over 2 million military servicemembers, 20 million …

Mindfulness as a Mediator between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems such as suicidal ideation …

Differences in childhood adversity, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are robustly associated with physical and mental health problems over the life span. Relatively limited research has examined the …

Evidence Brief: Detection and Treatment of Dental Problems on Chronic Disease Outcomes

Abstract: The ESP Coordinating Center (ESP CC) is responding to a request from the Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC) for an evidence brief on the relation …

Assessment of Suicidal Intent in Self-directed Violence and Subsequent Care Received Among Military Veterans: A National Study of Gender Differences

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration’s system for documenting self-directed violence (SDV) requires that clinicians make a determination of the suicidal …

E-Cigarette Use and Perceptions Among Veterans Receiving Outpatient Treatment in Veterans Affairs Substance Use and Mental Health Clinics

Abstract: Introduction:Individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health (MH) conditions have higher rates of cigarette smoking than the general population. Electronic …