Spring Military-PTSD: Development and pilot evaluation of a guided digital therapy for military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioural therapy with a trauma focus (CBT-TF) is the gold-standard treatment for military post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but access is …

U.S. Military Burden of Disease Study: Disability weights using a web-based survey among military service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Current metrics assessing medical readiness of the force are incomplete and may provide a biased assessment. Disability-adjusted life year (DALY) is a …

Brief video-delivered intervention to reduce anxiety and improve functioning in older Veterans: Pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Older veterans with anxiety disorders encounter multiple barriers to receiving mental health services, including transportation difficulties, physical …

Comparing Federal Communications Commission and Microsoft estimates of broadband access for mental health video telemedicine among Veterans: Retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of telemedicine in health care. However, video telemedicine requires adequate broadband internet speeds. As …

Evaluation of the Safety and Design of Community Internet Resources for Veteran Suicide Prevention

Abstract: Background: Recent data show many veterans who die by suicide are not currently engaged in mental health care. Veterans frequently use the Internet for health …

Help-Seeking on Facebook Versus More Traditional Sources of Help: Cross-Sectional Survey of Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: The media has devoted significant attention to anecdotes of individuals who post messages on Facebook prior to suicide. However, it is unclear to what extent …

Older Veteran Digital Disparities: Examining the Potential for Solutions Within Social Networks

Abstract: Older adults typically have less access to the Internet than other age groups, and older Veterans may use the Internet even less due to economic and geographic …

Web intervention for OEF/OIF veterans with problem drinking and PTSD symptoms: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: Veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) commonly experience alcohol misuse and symptoms of posttraumatic …