Depression symptom outcomes and re-engagement among VA patients who discontinue care while symptomatic

Abstract: Objective: Evaluate outcomes of Veterans who discontinued treatment with at least moderate ongoing depressive symptoms. Method: Veterans with elevated depression symptoms …

Expanding access to evidence-based psychotherapy in VA settings: implementation of the brief cognitive behavioral therapy for depression program

Abstract: Introduction: Evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) are effective for mental health conditions, but access to these services remains limited and rural Veterans are …

Employment status among US military veterans with a history of posttraumatic stress disorder: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: The current study examined the prevalence and correlates of employment status in a nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans with a probable lifetime …

Mood and activity changes during the covid-19 pandemic in rural and urban veterans and their cohabitants

Abstract: We aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related stay-at-home orders on weekly reports of mood and activity before and during COVID-19 in a sample of older …

The psychological impact of exposure to battle on medics: A cross-sectional study of ex-soldiers who sought help from the IDF combat reaction unit

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The present study's central aim was to examine two questions: (1) Will there be differences in mental health outcomes between medics and non-medics who …

Psychosocial and economic impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of veteran men and women

Abstract: Purpose: The psychosocial impacts of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on women Veterans' mental health compared to men are understudied, with few studies …

Eating disorder risk and common mental disorders in British servicewomen: A cross-sectional observational study

Abstract: PurposeServicewomen are at increased risk of common mental disorders compared with servicemen and their female civilian counterparts. The prevalence of eating disorder …

The impact of perceived everyday discrimination and income on racial and ethnic disparities in PTSD, depression, and anxiety among veterans

Abstract: Black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals experience a greater burden of mental health symptoms as compared to White individuals in the general population. Examination of …

Tai chi as a complementary therapy for depression and anxiety among US Veterans in a mental health inpatient setting

Abstract: Depression and anxiety are two of the top five mental illnesses veterans report. Treatment for depression and anxiety includes medications and psychiatric treatment in …

Depression symptoms and physical activity in Veterans with COPD: insights from a web-based, pedometer-mediated physical activity intervention

Abstract: Depression is known to limit physical activity (PA) among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, whether and how depression influences …

Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression in community clinics: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The authors examined whether brief cognitive-behavioral therapy (bCBT) for depression, delivered by mental health providers in community-based outpatient …

Cognitive reappraisal moderates the effect of combat or other exposures on negative behavioral health symptoms

Abstract: Understanding the individual differences that can buffer the impact of combat and other adverse exposures on deleterious behavioral health outcomes could lead to more …