Enjoying the violence of war: Association with posttraumatic symptomatology in U.S. combat Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Engaging in war-related violence can have a devastating impact on military personnel, with research suggesting that injuring or killing others can contribute …

The role of depression and anxiety symptom severity in remotely delivered mental health care

Abstract: This study examined differences in mental health characteristics of Veterans who received VA Video Connect (VVC) or audio-only care during initial phases of the COVID-19 …

Depression and differential oral health status among U.S. adults with and without prior active duty service in the U.S. military, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans suffer from lower overall well-being than non-veterans because of their unique life course. This study aims to compare the impact of depression on …

The effect of concussion mechanism of injury on sleep problems in active duty service members following deployment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Sleep disruption is pervasive in the military and is generally exacerbated during deployment, partially due to increases in operational tempo and exposure …

A history of heart attack and experiencing frequent mental distress among US Veterans and adult civilians: A 2019 national level cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Frequent mental distress (FMD) is poor mental health for ≥14 days in the past month. Prevalence and risk for depression and suicide are higher among US …

Impact of depression and post-traumatic stress on manual and oculomotor performance in service members with a history of mild TBI

Abstract: Objective: To determine the impact of depression and post-traumatic stress on an automated oculomotor and manual measure of visual attention, compared to conventional …

Relationship of social determinants of health with symptom severity among Veterans and non-Veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder or depression

Abstract: Social determinants of health (SDoH) refer to the conditions in the environments in which people live that affect health outcomes and risks. SDoH may provide proximal, …

The Relative Impact of Different Types of Military Sexual Trauma on Long-Term PTSD, Depression, and Suicidality

Abstract: Sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. military are very common. Military sexual trauma (MST) is defined as sexual assault or harassment experienced during military …

Real-world user demographics of three web-based digital mental health interventions provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs: observational study using web analytics data

Abstract: Background: Unguided digital mental health interventions (UDMHIs) have the potential to provide low-cost and effective mental health care at scale. Controlled trials have …

Influence of resilience on perceived stress and depression among Taiwanese army military personnel

Abstract: Resilience has been reported to attenuate psychological burden and promote mental health. Military personnel constitute a population with a high psychological burden and …

Latent profile analysis of veterans’ psychological risk and protective factors: associations with nonroutine military discharge

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with nonroutine military discharge (NRD) often have worse psychosocial outcomes than their routinely discharged peers. However, little is known about …

A randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapy for U.S. active duty service members with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent mental health disorder worldwide, including among U.S. service members. In addition to evidence-based …