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Postpartum depressive symptom severity among childbearing Veterans: Examining contributions of environmental indices

Abstract: Veterans are at increased risk of experiencing postpartum depression yet are understudied. Environmental factors like rurality and resource richness are associated with …

Provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening and the importance of a clinical pathway in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative study

Abstract: We explored U.S. provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening, implementation, and clinical pathways in the Veterans Health Administration using …

Role of homelessness and incarceration in time-to-decision on Veterans Affairs disability benefits for a mental health condition

Abstract: Homelessness and incarceration are major psychosocial concerns in the United States that may be mitigated by access to disability benefits. Data from the Veterans …

Veterans' engagement in mindfulness practices following intervention

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions are complementary and integrative health interventions, widely used for mental health. However, while these interventions show significant …

DTI-derived evaluation of glymphatic system function in Veterans with chronic multisymptom illness

Abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic multisymptom illness (CMI) includes symptoms of fatigue, pain, and sleep difficulties, as well as neurologic, respiratory, and …

Loneliness and suicidal behaviour in military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Loneliness can be defined as a subjective distressing experience that results from perceived isolation or the difference between an individual’s preferred …

Exploring the lived experiences of female Veterans from military service through transition to civilian living: An assessment in the development of identity(ies) of self

Abstract:The female veteran population continues to increase in the United States. The unique needs of female veterans often go unmet. As the number of female veterans continues to …

Feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes: A pilot trial of the enhancing social function in older Veterans with PTSD (ESVP) group intervention

Abstract: Poor social function is associated with negative health outcomes and premature mortality in older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This pilot …

Managing resistant hypertension in rural Veterans: A pharmacist-led telehealth approach

Abstract: This case study explores the role that pharmacists can have managing resistant hypertension (RH) in rural Appalachian veterans, where health care access is limited. RH, …

Evidence for a somatic and non-somatic factor structure in the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 in a military sexual assault sample

Abstract: Introduction: The Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) is a measure of depression symptom severity that is the 8-item version of the more widely used Patient Health …

A systematic review of evidence-based prevention approaches for alcohol problems with viability for military implementation

Abstract: Introduction: Hazardous alcohol use in the military exceeds that of the general population and is associated with a host of negative personal, health, social, emotional, …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Introduction: Whole Health programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve veteran well-being. Homeless-experienced veterans may face barriers to …