The relationship between concussion and combat history and mental health and suicide ideation among United States military Veterans—a pilot study

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Suicides among U.S. military veterans are alarmingly high, driven by factors such as mental health issues, combat exposure, and history of mild …

The association of risk-related behaviors and mental health symptomatology on problematic alcohol use among U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: Objective: We sought to examine the association of risk behaviors (i.e., risk perception, risk-taking/impulsivity, and sensation-seeking) and mental health symptomatology …

US Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers' motivations for joining the military and their effects on post-deployment mental health

Abstract: The link between combat exposure and mental health among military service members has been well-established, and reservists are at increased risk. This study uses a …

Associations of chronic pain and PTSD factors among military personnel: An exploration of the mutual maintenance model

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is common among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) service members and Veterans. This has prompted investigators to develop theoretical models that …

Mental health treatment among U.S. military Veterans: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Background: In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of anxiety and depression is increasing, yet significant barriers to mental health treatment remain. U.S. military …

Veteran reports of anxiety and depression before, during, and after COVID-19: Associations with race/ethnicity, gender, and traumatic exposures

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic was a world-wide health emergency that resulted in individuals experiencing challenges in numerous life domains. Life domains affected included …

A brief report on sex-specific differences in persistent depression, anxiety, and loneliness among Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …

Brief video-delivered intervention to reduce anxiety and improve functioning in older Veterans: Pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Older veterans with anxiety disorders encounter multiple barriers to receiving mental health services, including transportation difficulties, physical …

Insomnia and sleep apnea in the entire population of US Army soldiers: Associations with deployment and combat exposure 2010-2019, a retrospective cohort investigation

Abstract: Objectives: This retrospective cohort study examined clinically diagnosed insomnia and sleep apnea and analyzed associations with deployment and combat exposure in …

Veterans in Northern Ireland: Evaluation of chronic pain experience, service type, and physical and mental health functioning

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is common and associated with disruptions in quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial functioning. These issues are particularly pronounced in …

The management of depression and anxiety in primary care: Examining predictors of adherence to a psychopharmacological collaborative care management program for Veterans

Abstract: Collaborative care management (CoCM) is an evidenced based approach to psychiatric treatment in primary care, yet literature examining factors associated with program …

Network analysis of PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptom co-occurrence among U.S. Veterans seeking treatment

Abstract: Background: For the past twenty years, veterans have sustained an unprecedented operational tempo, which can lead to co-occurring mental health disorders. When veterans …