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Risk factors for sexual violence in the military: an analysis of sexual assault and sexual harassment incidents and reporting

Abstract: Using the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study, this thesis studies the effects of demographics, prior victimization, deployment status, and workplace …

Mental health measurement among women veterans receiving co-located, collaborative care services

Abstract: Routine use of measurement to identify patient concerns and track treatment progress is critical to high quality patient care. This is particularly relevant to the …

A Promise Deferred: Black Veterans' Access to Higher Education Through the GI Bill at the University of Florida, 1944–1962

Abstract: Examining both the GI Bill and the origins of desegregation of traditionally segregated institutions of higher learning in the South, this historical essay argues that …

A systematic review of help-seeking and mental health service utilization among military service members

Abstract: Research has demonstrated that military service members are at elevated risk for a range of psychiatric problems, and mental health services use is a conduit to symptom …

Reasons for Job Loss Among Homeless Veterans in Supported Employment

Abstract: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) improves competitive employment rates for those with serious mental illness (SMI) and is available through the Veterans Healthcare …

Non-deployment factors affecting psychological wellbeing in military personnel: literature review

Abstract: Background: Most military mental health research focuses on the impact of deployment-related stress; less is known about how everyday work-related factors affect …

Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity in Older and Younger Veterans With Serious Mental Illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with serious mental illness endorse many more medical and psychosocial barriers to physical activity (PA) than the general population. However, it …

A longitudinal examination of peritraumatic emotional responses and their association with posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder among veterans

Abstract: Research has revealed a significant association between severalperitraumatic emotional responses and posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD). Preliminary research has also …

Prior Military Service, Identity Stigma, and Mental Health Among Transgender Older Adults

Abstract: Converging evidence from large community-based samples, Internet studies, and Veterans Health Administration data suggest that transgender adults have high rates of U.S. …

Helping Soldiers Leverage Army Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in Civilian Jobs

Abstract: As the Army reduces its end strength, the number of soldiers leaving the Regular Army has increased, raising concerns about unemployment and other transition problems …

Military Veteran Cancer Survivors’ Preferences for a Program to address Lifestyle Change and Psychosocial Wellness Following Treatment

Abstract: This study aimed to understand military veteran cancer survivors’ preferences regarding the delivery of post-treatment wellness services. Thirty-three military veteran …

Facilitating Successful Reintegration: Attending to the Needs of Military Families

Abstract: Subsequent to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the experiences of military service members (MSVMs) and veterans have garnered increasing attention. A growing body of …