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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Study of the Explanatory Roles of the Interpersonal Theory Variables Among Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Research has identified non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) as a robust correlate of suicidal thoughts and behaviors; however, little is known regarding why …

Transitioning Veterans to Nursing Careers : A Model Program

Abstract: A commitment to increase the enrollment, retention and educational success of United States veterans admitted to a baccalaureate degree nursing program was established …

Insomnia in United States Military Veterans : An Integrated Theoretical Model

Abstract: Marked by difficulty falling or staying asleep and/or poor sleep leading to daytime dysfunction, insomnia contributes to functional impairment, poor health, and …

The Association Between Major Depressive Disorder and Outcomes in Older Veterans Hospitalized with Pneumonia

Abstract: Background: Major depressive disorder (“depression”) has been identified as an independent risk factor for mortality for many comorbid conditions, including heart …

A Health Profile of Senior-Aged Women Veterans : A Latent Class Analysis of Condition Clusters

Abstract: Background and Objectives: This study characterizes the multiple morbidities experienced by senior-aged women Veterans so that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …

Social Support Mediates the Relationship Between Mental-Physical Multiple Morbidities and Engagement in Aerobic Physical Activity Among Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Some research shows that physical activity levels are low among veterans, but research gaps exist specifically in regards to promoting physical activity in veterans with …

The Applicability of Resilience Training to the Mitigation of Trauma-Related Mental Illness in Military Personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ongoing participation by the United States in military operations around the world places military personnel at an increased potential for exposure to trauma, …

Fluoroquinolone-Related Neuropsychiatric Events in Hospitalized Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To measure the incidence and risk factors for fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and levofloxacin)-associated psychosis or delirium in a veteran …

Using Storytelling to Heal Trauma and Bridge the Cultural Divide Between Veterans and Civilians

Abstract: There is a growing disconnect between the Veteran and civilian communities related to their understanding of war-related trauma, postdeployment reintegration difficulty, …

Offering a First-year Composition Classroom for Veterans and Cadets: A Learning-Community Model Case Study

Abstract: This article discusses my university’s creation of first-year-composition courses designed with a learning community or cohort approach for student-veterans, …

The Meaning of "Loneliness" for Traumatized Veterans: A Semiotic Investigation of Veterans' Written Narratives

Abstract: Loneliness may be a pertinent problem for veterans in the often-traumatic aftermath of war, and while the qualitative nature of this loneliness bears clinical …

Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Elderly U.S. Military Veterans: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Abstract: Objectives: Older veterans may be vulnerable to mental health problems. Meta-analytic and systematic review methods sought to determine the prevalence rate of mental …