Abstract: Over 3 million adults live with active epilepsy in the United States,1 and it is estimated that 1 in 26 people will develop it in their lifetime. This is a compelling …
Abstract: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have poorer treatment responses than the general public, which suggests that alternative treatment approaches may be …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women are a growing portion of the U.S. veteran population, and every year the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) serves an increasing number of women …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among soldiers leading to costly impacts on disability and readiness. Depression and anxiety (D&A) are frequently comorbid …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain in a military population is prevalent, is costly, and can limit daily activities and affect soldier readiness. It has been associated with …
Abstract: Introduction: Lifetime and past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD) prevalence is significantly higher in US Armed Services Veterans than in non-veterans across adulthood. …
Abstract: Hand-to-hand combat training, known as combatives, instructs Soldiers in close-quarters combat techniques and how to cope with stress, understand controlled physical …
Abstract: Introduction: In addition to the higher burden of mental health disease in the military, there is a compounding antecedent association between behavioral health …
Abstract: Objectives: Little is known about whether distress tolerance and anxiety mediate the relationship between comorbid complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and …
Abstract: Introduction: A small body of research conducted mostly among civilians has shown that adequate training and preparation can prevent or reduce the development of …
Abstract: Since September 11, 2001, over 2.7 million United States service members have deployed to South-West Asia and the Middle East and have been exposed to environmental …
Abstract: Objective: Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring health conditions contributing to morbidity/mortality and decreased quality of life. …