Abstract: Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI; i.e., schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, major mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder) are a high-risk group for suicide …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition among Veterans that is associated with deficits across a range of neuropsychological domains …
Abstract: People with lower levels of social connection are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This extends to populations at greater risk of death by suicide, …
Abstract: Military sexual harassment (MSH) and assault (MSA) are prevalent among service members and are linked to negative psychosocial outcomes, including self-directed violence. …
Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may result in long-term mental health complications, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ACEs are known to be more …
Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death. Suicide rates are particularly elevated among Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients. While VA has made impactful suicide …
Abstract: Social support is a key determinant of mental health across multiple populations and contexts. Little is known about social support among UK (ex-)military personnel, …
Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide in United States Marines are among the highest in the military, and sleep disorder symptoms are a known risk factor for suicide in the …
Abstract: Background: While it is already known that potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) have a deleterious effect on veterans, little is known about the changes in PMIEs …
Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …
Abstract: Armed forces veterans are especially prone to experiencing a variety of addictive disorders, including gambling disorder. Even so, gambling disorder in veterans remains …
Abstract: Introduction: Avoidance is a well-documented risk factor for poor mental and physical health outcomes. However, limited research has explored this relationship …