Enhancing awareness and care: Addressing military sexual trauma among women Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) significantly impacts the health and well-being of women veterans in the US military, where women constitute 16.3% of active-duty service …

Associations of self-directed violence among traumatic stress correlates: Network analysis and comparison in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Suicidal self-directed violence (SDV) is elevated among those exposed to trauma, making it critical to understand how features of traumatic stress relate to SDV outcomes. …

Identification of a subgroup of post-9/11 Veterans with unique combat experiences and worse clinical outcomes

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Prior studies have examined the influence of military deployments and combat exposure on post-9/11 Veterans' health and well-being. Fewer studies, however, …

Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda: A cross sectional study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the commonest mental health challenges among veterans and service members. However, studies on PTSD and its …

Adaptive mental health screening in Veterans admitted to an epilepsy monitoring unit

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe and characterize results from Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) and Computer Adaptive Diagnosis (CAD) mental health instruments administered to a …

Adapting depression collaborative care models to increase uptake of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy at the VA: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and potential health effects of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy-enhanced collaborative care (cCBT-CC) …

Predicting depressive symptoms through social support: A machine learning approach in military populations

Abstract: Background: Perceived Social support has been consistently shown to reduce depressive symptoms among military personnel. However, limited research has explored how …

A phenomenological study of the human response: understanding moral injury in Veteran suicide

Abstract:This study explores moral injury experienced by former combat veterans from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. who have faced suicidal ideation or attempts, …

Magnesium-ibogaine therapy effects on cortical oscillations and neural complexity in Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury can lead to chronic psychiatric and cognitive symptoms, coupled with changes to the nature of cortical oscillations and neural complexity. …

Mindfulness intervention for navigating and decreasing stress (MINDS-V): Effectiveness of a tailored trauma-informed mental health intervention for Australian Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans face unique mental health challenges, including elevated rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, compounded by …

Exploring the therapeutic effects of psychedelics administered to military Veterans in naturalistic retreat settings

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans are at risk of various mental health conditions, with profound implications for post-deployment quality of life. Current treatment options …

Cardiovascular disease in women Veterans: Examining the influence of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and health behaviors

Abstract:Background: Women veterans (WVs) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to civilian women, due to a unique risk profile. A high prevalence of …