Caring for Veterans with depression and cancer: An overview for civilian nurse clinicians

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans put their lives on the line to serve our country, but their well-being is often threatened by multifaceted health issues related to military service, …

Best practices for helping military widows dealing with grief from an unexpected death

Abstract: This comprehensive project investigates the complex and individualized aspects of grieving, with a specific emphasis on military widows, in line with the CESI model's …

A rapid review of the barriers and facilitators of mental health service access among Veterans and their families

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning to civilian life after military service can be challenging for both Veterans and their families. Accessible mental health services are crucial …

Surveying Veterans Affairs mental health care providers on experiences working with Veteran patients with antagonistic clinical presentations

Abstract: We surveyed N = 84 mental health care providers (i.e., psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers) working across two Veterans Affairs health care sites about their …

Trust and perceived mental health access: Exploring the relationship between perceived access barriers and veteran-reported trust

Abstract: The importance of patients’ trust in health care is well known. However, identifying actionable access barriers to trust is challenging. The goal of these exploratory …

Trust and perceived mental health access: Exploring the relationship between perceived access barriers and veteran-reported trust

Abstract: The importance of patients' trust in health care is well known. However, identifying actionable access barriers to trust is challenging. The goal of these exploratory …

I don’t feel like that’s for me: Overcoming barriers to mental healthcare for women veterans

Abstract: Approximately 13.6%, or approximately 250,000 of the 1.85 million veterans in England and Wales are female with numbers expected to increase alongside the number of women …

The potential of an embedded mental health services program toward increasing health care-seeking behaviors among U.S. Air Force aircrew: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Air Force implemented the Integrated Operational Support model, which involves embedding health care professionals within operational units to meet …

Racial and ethnic differences among active-duty service members in use of mental health care and perceived mental health stigma: results from the 2018 health related behaviors survey

Abstract: Introduction: The prevalence of mental health disorders is rising among US service members; however, research is limited on their use of mental health care. The objective …

Validation of the PCL-5, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 in a sample of Veterans

Abstract: Veterans can present at nongovernment (Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs) mental health agencies with complex symptom constellations that frequently …

Nonsuicidal self-injury among Veterans is associated with psychosocial impairment, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and underutilization of mental health services

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a robust predictor of suicide attempts. However, understanding of NSSI and associated treatment utilization among Veterans is limited. …

The military spouse experience of living alongside their serving/veteran partner with a mental health issue: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Abstract: Military healthcare studies have reported a wide range of mental health issues amongst military personnel. Globally, mental health issues are one of the main causes of …