Psychological distress and mental health service utilization in Veterans vs. non-Veterans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract:Background: The mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well documented. Adults were eight times more likely to report serious psychological …

Comparison of tuberculosis cases in military personnel versus civilians: A retrospective descriptive study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Military personnel are particularly vulnerable to TB because of the …

Latent profiles of drinking motives among trauma-exposed combat Veterans and civilians: A comparative investigation

Abstract: Trauma exposure and drinking motives (e.g., social, enhancement, coping) are both associated with increased alcohol use and related problems. Studies have frequently …

Recent trends in housing cost burden among U.S. military veterans

Abstract: Although U.S. veterans are less likely than nonveterans to live in poverty, past estimates have found that millions of veteran households spend more than half their …

Comparison of national trends in mental health service use intensity in Canadian military and civilian populations

Abstract: Introduction: It is important to ensure that once military members access mental health services, they receive adequate care. Adequate care can be defined in many ways …

Using Storytelling to Heal Trauma and Bridge the Cultural Divide Between Veterans and Civilians

Abstract: There is a growing disconnect between the Veteran and civilian communities related to their understanding of war-related trauma, postdeployment reintegration difficulty, …