Multimorbidity of mental health and substance use disorders among housed and homeless U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Housing can be an important social determinant of mental health, which is why it is important to understand how mental health disorders (MHDs) and substance use disorders …

Associations of mental health disorders with cardiac rehabilitation participation among women and men Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mental health disorders disproportionately impact Veterans compared to their civilian counterparts. We evaluated the impact of mental health disorders on …

Update: Diagnoses of Mental Health Disorders Among Active Component U.S. Armed Forces, 2019–2023

Abstract: Mental health disorders have historically accounted for significant morbidity, health care provision, disability, and attrition from military service. From 2019 through …

Role of homelessness and psychiatric disorders in suicide deaths among Veterans: A four-way decomposition analysis

Abstract: Homelessness and suicide are top priorities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This study examined the various pathways involving homelessness, substance …

Association of inpatient occupational therapy utilization with reduced risk for psychiatric readmission among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: The authors sought to investigate whether utilization of inpatient occupational therapy (OT) was associated with reduced risk for 30-day psychiatric …

Factors associated with acute telemental health consultations in older Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: The United States Veterans Health Administration is a leader in the use of telemental health (TMH) to enhance access to mental healthcare amidst a …

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 …

Development and psychometric evaluation of the mental readiness for military transition scale (MT-Ready)

Abstract: The transition to civilian life following separation from military service is associated with increased risk of mental health disorders, suicide, and poor adjustment. No …

Occupational therapy’s role in addressing the intersectionality of Veterans who are chronically homeless, mental health, and sleep deprivation

Abstract: Currently, there are interventions available for rest and sleep for the general population. However, those interventions do not usually address the unique needs of the …

The psychological consequences of combat injury among U.S. Navy health care personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military health care personnel face numerous risks to mental health, including those associated with combat injury, although no study has described combat …

Medical correlates of first-term attrition in US Navy personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: First-term attrition (FTA), or failure of a military service member to complete their initial service contract, is a major financial burden and source of …

Systematic Review of Criminal and Legal Involvement After Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Among Veterans: Building Toward Needed Research

Abstract: Evidence indicates that substance use and mental health treatment is often associated with reduced criminal activity. The present systematic review examined this …