Diagnoses of mental health disorders among U.S. active component service members, 2020-2024

Abstract: Mental health disorders have long been recognized as a problem in a wide range of domains, including the military, resulting in significant impacts on general morbidity, …

Alcohol intake and incidence of heart failure and its subtypes: VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between total alcohol intake and beverage types with the risk of heart failure (HF) and its subtypes in the veteran …

Women Veterans’ perspectives on the acceptability of behavioral health treatment for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care

Abstract: Objective: The gap in alcohol consumption among men and women is narrowing, yet rates of alcohol treatment engagement among women veterans remain low. When women do seek …

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is related to alcohol problems over time among Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The potential consequences of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AMED) consumption are of concern, but research to date has yielded conflicting results on …

Assessment of the validity and clinical utility of AUDIT-C versus RAPS-4 alcohol screeners among active-duty US Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: High rates of alcohol-related problems have been reported among US service members (SMs). Screening questions on drinking and related behaviors can help …

Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration.Objectives: The current study …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration. Objectives: The current …

Pandemic stress and mediation of depression symptoms after traumatic brain injury in women Veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a profound impact on the mental health of Reserve and National Guard (RNG) women Veterans, especially if they …

Influences on alcohol and lifestyle behaviours among partners of UK (ex-)military personnel

Abstract:Whilst most spouses/partners (hereby referred to as ‘partners’) of military personnel do not report issues with alcohol misuse (1-3), there is evidence that the female …

Furthering our understanding of post-traumatic mental health conditions and intimate relationship outcomes in Veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: Objective: Although there has been substantial research on post-traumatic stress disorder and its commonly comorbid conditions, the unique associations among these mental …

Co-design of an ecosystem of services to support Veteran well-being and reduce excessive alcohol consumption

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption among veterans has been shown to be higher than that among the general population. Many veterans experience difficulties during the …