Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: To explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement. …

Meeting the behavioral health needs of military service members, Veterans and their families: Cohen Veterans Network client population

Abstract: Access to and utilization of mental health services is critical for active service military personnel, veterans, their spouses, and their children. However, barriers …

Veteran characteristics associated with risk of 30-day inpatient mental health (IMH) readmissions

Abstract: Repeated admissions to psychiatric inpatient services affect patients’ quality of life and may be indicative of the quality of care received during the previous …

An introduction to measurement-based care: Scientific literature and implementation in military and Veteran care systems

Abstract: Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based practice in which patient-reported process and outcome data are routinely and systematically collected to track …

Assessing the burden of mental disorder diagnosis and racial disparities in the Military Health System during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background:This study aims to assess whether there were changes in the burden of mental disorder diagnosis in active-duty service women (ADSW) during the COVID-19 …

The experiences of Veterans seeking peer-to-peer support for mental health services after COVID-19

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of U.S. military veterans seeking peer-to-peer support for mental health services after COVID-19. The study investigated …

Assessing the health needs of Montana Veterans: A community-based participatory approach

Abstract: We used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to develop and conduct a mixed-Methods: needs assessment with a sample of 36 veterans. We gathered data …

Trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder delivered via video telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) is the recommended treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During and after the COVID-19 …

Use of mobile applications and mental health services among Veterans who received internet-connected tablets

Abstract: Objectives: Among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients receiving internet-connected tablets, we examined (1) app usage, (2) clusters of commonly used apps and …

Examining mental health engagement among Veterans diagnosed with serious mental illness

Abstract: Engagement in psychosocial mental health services has been found to support and facilitate the process of recovery in individuals with serious mental illness. However, …

Supporting health practitioner education for the health and wellbeing of the Veteran community

Abstract: The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) emphasizes the importance of equipping health practitioners to navigate its unique and complex healthcare arrangements to …

Optimising and personalising behavioural healthcare in the US Department of Defense through primary care behavioral health

Abstract: Over the past 25 years, one way the US Department of Defense (DoD) has worked to optimise and personalise the delivery of behavioural healthcare is by integrating …