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Approach avoidance training versus sham in Veterans with alcohol use disorder: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly prevalent and commonly co-occurs with other psychiatric disorders among Veterans. Provisional evidence supports the use …

Predictors of suicide attempt within 30 days of first medically documented major depression diagnosis in U.S. army soldiers with no prior suicidal ideation

Abstract: Background: Understanding mental health predictors of imminent suicide attempt (SA; within 30 days) among soldiers with depression and no prior suicide ideation (SI) can …

Exploring the importance of predisposing, enabling, and need factors for promoting Veteran engagement in mental health therapy for post-traumatic stress: A multiple methods study

Abstract: Purpose: This study explored Veteran and family member perspectives on factors that drive post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy engagement within constructs of …

Suicide risk among Veterans using VHA justice-involved services: a latent class analysis

Abstract: Background: Justice-involved Veterans experience notable risk for psychosocial stressors (e.g., homelessness) and psychiatric multimorbidity, which can result in complex …

A meta-analysis of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for military and Veteran populations

Abstract: Background: Military and veteran populations are unique in their trauma exposures, rates of mental illness and comorbidities, and response to treatments. While reviews …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of Veterans' spouses: a cross sectional analysis

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 has negatively impacted the mental health and well-being of both Canadians and the world as a whole, with Veterans, in particular, showing increased …

A national population-based study of cannabis use and correlates among U.S. Veterans prescribed opioids in primary care

Abstract: Background: Cannabis is marketed as a treatment for pain. There is limited data on the prevalence of cannabis use and its correlates among Veterans prescribed opioids. …

A randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapy for U.S. active duty service members with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent mental health disorder worldwide, including among U.S. service members. In addition to evidence-based …

A retrospective case-control study of facial emotion recognition in male Veterans with chronic schizophrenia and its correlation with interpersonal communication

Abstract: Objective: To understand the facial emotion recognition of male veterans with chronic schizophrenia and the relationship between facial emotion recognition and …

Media coverage of Canadian Veterans, with a focus on post traumatic stress disorder and suicide

Abstract:Background: The media plays an important role in shaping public perceptions of social groups. Yet, there is little research on how Canadian veterans are portrayed in the …

Military and demographic predictors of mental ill-health and socioeconomic hardship among UK veterans

Abstract: Background: Around 8% of the UK Armed Forces leave in any given year, and must navigate unfamiliar civilian systems to acquire employment, healthcare, and other …

Evaluation of mental health first aid training for family members of military veterans with a mental health condition

Abstract: Background: A concerning proportion of former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members meet criteria for a mental health condition. Mental health difficulties not only …