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Veteran-centered Barriers to VA Mental Healthcare Services use

Abstract: Some veterans face multiple barriers to VA mental healthcare service use. However, there is limited understanding of how veterans’ experiences and meaning systems shape …

Interpersonal continuity of primary care of veterans with diabetes : a cohort study using electronic health record data

Abstract: Background: Continuity of care is a cornerstone of primary care and is important for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes. The study objective was to examine …

Spiritual Interventions in Veterans with PTSD: A Systematic Review

Abstract: This article reports the results of a systematic review on the effectiveness of religious/spiritually (R/S)-based interventions in veterans with post-traumatic stress …

The Veterans Metrics Initiative study of US veterans’ experiences during their transition from military service

Abstract: Efforts to promote the health and well-being of military veterans have been criticised for being inadequately informed of veterans’ most pressing needs as they …

Manual for the Well-being Inventory (WBI): A multidimensional tool for assessing key contributors to well-being

Abstract: This manual provides information on the development and validation of the Well-Being Inventory (WBI), scoring guidelines, and normative information that can be used to …

MANUAL FOR THE WELL-BEING INVENTORY (WBI): A multidimensional tool for assessing key components of well-being

Abstract: This manual provides information on the development and validation of the Well-Being Inventory (WBI), scoring guidelines, and normative information that can be used to …

Worse baseline executive functioning is associated with dropout and poorer response to trauma-focused treatment for veterans with PTSD and comorbid traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Although trauma-focused treatment, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), effectively reduces PTSD symptoms, treatment dropout, nonresponse, and relapse are …

Sexual assault prevention in the military: Key issues and recommendations

Abstract: Data suggests that sexual assault and harassment continue to be significant concerns within the U.S. military. Given such findings, the Department of Defense and the …

Comparing clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes between Veterans and non-Veterans with hoarding disorder

Abstract: Background: Because Veterans have higher rates of mental health conditions and both physical and mental health comorbidities are known to affect treatment outcomes, the …

Dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: a review of the mental health risk factors for dementia in the military veteran population

This systematic review explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder with dementia within the military veteran population.

Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Objective: Comorbidity is the rule and not the exception among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Examining comorbidities in a veteran population allows …

Differences in Experiences With Care Between Homeless and Nonhomeless Patients in Veterans Affairs Facilities With Tailored and Nontailored Primary Care Teams

Abstract: Background: Homeless patients describe poor experiences with primary care. In 2012, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented homeless-tailored primary care …