Behavioral health outcomes of specific IPV experiences moderated by sex in a military sexual trauma sample

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern among U.S. service members/veterans (SM/Vs) who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Higher …

Utilization and costs of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT) program began staggered deployment of mobile medical units (MMUs) to …

Comparison of musculoskeletal injury and behavioral health diagnoses among United States Army active duty servicewomen in ground combat versus non-ground combat specialties: An update (2020-2023)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically, women in the U.S. Military have been prohibited from serving in ground combat occupational specialties (GCS) until the Secretary of Defense …

Spouses serve too: Military life stress among newly enrolled millennium cohort family study spouses

Abstract: This study estimated the prevalence of behavioral health conditions among military spouses and examined their associations with military life stressors. Participants were …

All-cause mortality following Veterans Affairs and community mental health residential treatment

Abstract: Importance: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports high demand for mental health residential treatment, which is partially met by private sector care paid for …

Retrospective study of homelessness among transitioning service members within two years after military service

Abstract: This study aimed to identify predictors of homelessness among transitioning service members (TSM) in the military. Data from the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and …

Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non-VA hospitals

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

Assessing the needs of military-connected children and resources to address those needs

Abstract: There is a growing concern around the mental and behavioral health of children and youth as such conditions as anxiety disorders, depression, attention-deficit …

Behavioral health outcomes in the 12 months following major limb loss among active duty service members treated in the military health system, 2001-2017

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 2,100 active duty service members (ADSM) have experienced traumatic limb loss since 2001. Combat-injured ADSMs have over 3 times the odds of developing …

Optimising and personalising behavioural healthcare in the US Department of Defense through primary care behavioral health

Abstract: Over the past 25 years, one way the US Department of Defense (DoD) has worked to optimise and personalise the delivery of behavioural healthcare is by integrating …

Reoptimizing combat and operational stress control in the U.S. Air Force

Abstract: The future of warfare is changing with anticipation of moving toward Agile Combat Employment in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments. This will …

Identifying suicide-related predictors using overseas airborne infantry brigade serious incident reports

Abstract: Introduction: Suicidal ideation and attempts are considered to be graduated risks for suicide, yet they remain under studied. Suicide is among the leading causes of death …