Religious coping, resilience, and military spouse mental health

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military spouses play a key role in the military family and contribute to military readiness. Despite their influence, they are an understudied population. …

The moderating effects of self-compassion on the relationship between shame and depression in military populations

Abstract: The U.S. Military has faced a continuous rise in mental health concerns reported by service members and veterans (Currier et al., 2017; Rosenheck & Fontana, 2007). …

Biomarkers associated with depression improvement in Veterans with Gulf War illness using the low-glutamate diet

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom neurological disorder affecting veterans of the Gulf War that is commonly comorbid with depression. A secondary data …

Associations between chronic medical conditions and persistent dietary supplement use: The US military dietary supplement use study

Abstract: This longitudinal study examined associations between chronic medical conditions (CMCs) and persistent dietary supplement (DS) use. On two separate occasions, 1.3 ± 0.2 …

Prevalence of four types of social support and their relation to mental health among low-income US Veterans: Implications for community health

Abstract: To provide a comprehensive examination of different types of social support and associations with mental health among U.S. military veterans, a group vulnerable to …

Internet-guided cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia among patients with traumatic brain injury: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Many military service members and veterans report insomnia after sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI). Limitations of first-line treatment, …

Generalized anxiety disorder screening scores are associated with greater treatment need among Veterans with depression

Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …

Mental health and cognition in women Veterans enrolled in the health of Vietnam era Veteran women's study (HealthViEWS)

Abstract: Objective: This analysis explored relationships between mental health symptoms and conditions and cognitive function in a cohort of Vietnam-era women veterans from the …

Ketamine in the effective management of chronic pain, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder for Veterans: A meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract:Introduction: Ketamine has emerged as a promising treatment alternative for the management of chronic pain. Despite encouraging findings in civilian populations, and …

Relationships of DSM-5 PTSD symptom clusters to suicidal ideation and death ideation in outpatient military Veterans

Abstract: Veterans with PTSD are at higher risk for suicide. This study examined the specific associations of PTSD symptom clusters with suicidal ideation (SI) and death ideation …

Prospective comparison of risk factors for firearm suicide and non-firearm suicide in a large population-based cohort of current and former US service members: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death among service members and veterans. Among suicide methods, firearms are the most lethal and commonly used method among …

The role of symptom reduction in improving health-related quality of life through brief cognitive behavioral therapy

Abstract: Objective: Brief cognitive behavior therapy (bCBT) is effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders and improving health-related quality of life …