Those who serve: Addressing firearm suicide among military Veterans

Abstract: Beginning in 2020, the destabilizing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to social isolation, economic struggles, and worsening mental health across the country. Though …

Prescription opioid tapering practices and outcomes at a rural VA health care system

Abstract: Introduction: Rural Veterans face higher rates of chronic pain, mental health disorders, and opioid use compared to their urban counterparts. Prescription opioids are …

From trenches to technology: A narrative review of sleep medicine in the military

Abstract: Diagnoses of military-relevant sleep disorders have increased substantially since the terrorist attacks of 9-11. The cause of this increase appears to be complicated and …

Adverse childhood experiences in a clinical sample of UK military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are consistently linked with poorer psychosocial and mental health outcomes, including in military veterans. Military …

The moderating role of resilience factors for at-risk US army soldiers-in-training: An expansion of a person-centered approach to adverse childhood experiences

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a widespread problem within the United States, with disproportionally high rates among military personnel. However, both intra- …

Suicide in military and Veteran populations: A view across the five eyes nations

Abstract: Objective: This commentary highlights challenges and opportunities in suicide prevention across the military and veteran populations of the Five Eyes nations.Methods: …

Mindful self-compassion for Veteran women with a history of military sexual trauma: Feasibility, acceptability, potential benefits, and considerations

Abstract: Background: Military sexual trauma (MST) is reported by up to 74% of women veterans in the United States and is a driver of poor behavioural and physical health. …

Canadian armed forces Veterans' perspectives on the effects of exposure to children in armed conflict during military service: Protocol for a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: The mental health of military personnel has garnered increased attention over the last few decades; however, the impacts of perpetuating, observing, or …

Longitudinal effects of military separation and mental health symptomatology on substance use among a cohort of reservists

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The relationship between mental health and substance use among military populations is well-established, and evidence suggests these risks may be greater for …

Three-item dimensions of anger reactions scale

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Problematic anger is prevalent and associated with adjustment difficulties in military populations. To facilitate measurement of problematic anger, a very …

How military service affects Veterans’ job outcomes

Abstract: The US military transforms civilians into soldiers, and with this transformation, they widen the gap between them and those left behind in civilian life—differing in …

Effectiveness of residential treatment services for Veterans with substance use disorders: A propensity score matching evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior reviews of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment have found mixed support for residential level of care but are limited by methodology problems and the …