Characteristics Associated with Persistent Versus Transient Food Insecurity Among US Veterans Screened in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Awareness of negative health impacts associated with food insecurity among US veterans is growing. Yet, little research has examined characteristics associated with …

Leadership in moral awareness: Initial evidence from US Army soldiers returning from deployment

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether moral awareness leadership moderated the relationship between combat experiences and soldier mental health symptoms following deployment. …

Psychological flexibility training to enhance resilience in military personnel

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense continues to have a significant interest in the development and evaluation of evidence-based programs for enhancing resilience in military …

Late mortality after covid-19 infection among US veterans vs risk-matched comparators: a 2-year cohort analysis

Abstract: Importance: Despite growing evidence of persistent problems after acute COVID-19, how long the excess mortality risk associated with COVID-19 persists is unknown. …

Changes in mental health among U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis

Abstract: Increases of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression have been observed among individuals exposed to potentially traumatic events in the …

Associations of active-duty mental health trajectories with post-military adjustment: results from the STARRS longitudinal study

Abstract: Many servicemembers experience difficulties transitioning from military to civilian life. We examined whether changes in mental health observed during active duty were …

Rural-urban disparities in video telehealth use during rapid mental health care virtualization among American Indian/Alaska Native veterans

Abstract: Importance: American Indian/Alaska Native veterans experience a high risk for health inequities, including mental health (MH) care access. Rapid virtualization of MH care …

War trauma impacts in ukrainian combat and civilian populations: Moral injury and associated mental health symptoms

Abstract: This is the first study to compare active-duty soldiers and student civilian samples during the first three months of the Ukrainian-Russian war in relation to moral …

Who supports the troops? Social support domains and sources in active duty Army networks

Abstract: Social support is a critical determinant of military service members’ mental and behavioral health outcomes, but few studies have investigated social support types and …

Understanding Veterans' intimate partner violence use and patterns of healthcare utilization

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand the association between Veterans' healthcare utilization and intimate partner violence (IPV) use (i.e., perpetration) in order to (1) identify …

Evaluation of the NHS England ‘Op COURAGE’ High Intensity Service for military veterans with significant mental health problems

Abstract: In November 2020, The NHS for England launched a pilot High Intensity Service (HIS) programme for treating military veterans complex mental health problems. Seven …

Financial health and psychiatric symptoms among Veterans with psychosis or recent homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted the physical health of some vulnerable groups, but further study is needed to investigate the pandemic's impact on …