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Deconstructing trauma: How military experiences affect Veteran prison misconduct

Abstract:Military veterans may exhibit a multitude of criminogenic risk factors that can result in contact with the criminal justice system. These include mental health disorders, …

Veteran characteristics associated with risk of 30-day inpatient mental health (IMH) readmissions

Abstract: Repeated admissions to psychiatric inpatient services affect patients’ quality of life and may be indicative of the quality of care received during the previous …

Problematic pornography use and clinical and psychosocial correlates among low-income US Veterans: An exploratory study

Abstract: Problematic pornography use (PPU) is prevalent among veterans and often co-occurs with psychiatric concerns and traumatic experiences. This study aimed to understand the …

Cognitive behavioral therapy alone or in combination with eszopiclone in comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial

Abstract: We sought to assess the augmentation of brief behavioral therapy for insomnia (BBTI) with eszopiclone (ESZ) over BBTI alone for the treatment of chronic insomnia on sleep …

Cognitive behavioral therapy alone or in combination with eszopiclone in comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial

Abstract: We sought to assess the augmentation of brief behavioral therapy for insomnia (BBTI) with eszopiclone (ESZ) over BBTI alone for the treatment of chronic insomnia on sleep …

Barriers to mental health care in US Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans often encounter multiple obstacles to mental health care, such as stigma, practical barriers (e.g., high cost), and negative beliefs about …

Problematic alcohol use trajectories in U.S. military Veterans during a public health crisis: Results from a 3-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: A growing number of studies have examined alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few longitudinal studies evaluated the prevalence and correlates of different …

Posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: Despite increasing recognition that positive psychological changes or posttraumatic growth (PTG) may develop after highly stressful or traumatic events, contemporary …

Care retention among veterans with serious mental illness who were once lost-to-veterans health administration care

Abstract:Objective: To evaluate care retention among Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) who were lost to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care for at least one year and …

Psychological resilience in uS Military veterans: Results from the 2019–2020 national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: Following exposure to traumatic life events, most individuals are psychologically resilient, and experience minimal-to-no symptoms of posttraumatic stress, major …