Abstract: Children and adolescents in military families face a heightened risk of adverse mental health outcomes compared to their civilian peers. While research has enhanced our …
Abstract: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects between 4%-8% of the U.S. veteran population. A large body of research has documented the …
Abstract: Objective: To examine the extent to which the Veterans Health Administration Whole Health System of Care (VA Whole Health) has reached Veterans with multiple mental …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Nationally representative studies have shown that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults have higher levels of substance use than heterosexual adults. In the …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic spinal injuries (TSI) pose a significant life-long burden, impacting both military and civilian populations. Assessing long-term outcomes is crucial …
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life around the globe and negatively impacted mental health (MH), including among military veterans. Building on previous research with …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Prior studies suggest that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have poorer COVID-19 outcomes. This study aims to evaluate whether AMD is …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) can be critical to managing opioid use disorder (OUD). It is unknown the extent to which US Military Health System …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States. Research has indicated maternity leave duration, and compensation can have an impact on …