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Sociodemographic differences in the impacts of video-enabled tablets on psychotherapy usage among veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine potential health disparities due to a broad reliance on telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors studied the impact of video-enabled …

Qualitative evaluation of a Caring Letters suicide prevention intervention for the Veterans Crisis Line

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. This has prompted the U.S. surgeon general to issue a report describing actionable items to reduce …

Characteristics of veterans with depression who use the Veterans Choice Program of the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) allowed eligible veterans to use their benefits with participating providers …

Benzodiazepine prescriptions for homeless Veterans Affairs service users with mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Despite elevated risk for substance use disorder and overdose death in the homeless population, benzodiazepine prescribing for this population has not been …

Role of institutional support for evidence-based psychotherapy in satisfaction and burnout among Veterans Affairs therapists

Abstract: Objective: Burnout is widespread among psychotherapists and leads to negative mental and other health outcomes, absenteeism, and turnover. Job resources, including …

Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression in community clinics: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The authors examined whether brief cognitive-behavioral therapy (bCBT) for depression, delivered by mental health providers in community-based outpatient …

Unconditional cash transfers and association with clinical outcomes among U.S. veterans with psychosis or recent homelessness

Abstract: Objective: Three rounds of stimulus checks were distributed to middle- and low-income U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This 15-month longitudinal study examined …

Prospective Association of Unmet Mental Health Treatment Needs With Suicidal Behavior Among Combat-Deployed Soldiers

Abstract: Military personnel frequently report discontinuing or not pursuing psychiatric treatment despite perceiving a need for services. This study aimed to examine how unmet …

Impact of Attitudes and Rurality on Veterans’ Use of Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services

Abstract: Objective: Veterans, especially those residing in rural areas, continue to underutilize mental health care. This longitudinal study assessed attitudes relevant to seeking …

Racial Disparities in Clinical Outcomes of Veterans Affairs Residential PTSD Treatment Between Black and White Veterans

Abstract: Racial disparities across various domains of health care are a long-standing public health issue that affect a variety of clinical services and health outcomes. Mental …

Use of Health Services Among Post-9/11 Veterans With Mental Health Conditions Within 90 Days of Separation From the Military

Abstract: The Veterans Metrics Initiative is a longitudinal survey study examining the military-to-civilian transition of a cohort of new post-9/11 veterans. This study identified …

Augmenting Ongoing Depression Care With a Mutual Peer Support Intervention Versus Self-Help Materials Alone: A Randomized Trial

Abstract: Objective: Various models of peer support may be implemented in mental health settings. This randomized trial assessed the effectiveness of a telephone-delivered mutual …