Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Crisis-BERT: A social media-based crisis aware NLP model for early detection of crisis among Veterans

Abstract: Millions of US service members have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan over the past decade. When returning home, many veterans experience difficulties reintegrating …

A retrospective study of deceased Veterans with serious mental illness and heart failure: Analysis of palliative care and mental health collaboration on hospice utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) adds complexity to end of life care including medical decision making. For complex patients, enrollment in team-based hospice …

Development of boys and young men and mental health outcomes in the military

Abstract: This article discusses the development of boys and young men and mental health outcomes in the military. In the context of what remains a predominantly male and often …

Psychological distress and mental health service utilization in Veterans vs. non-Veterans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract:Background: The mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well documented. Adults were eight times more likely to report serious psychological …

The art of the possible: Working together across systems to address barriers to mental health care for rural and remote Veterans and Families - Summary report

Abstract: Veterans and Families that live in rural and remote communities face unique barriers in accessing the mental health services they need. Not only do they experience …

The impact of provider productivity on suicide‐related events among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To examine the relationship between mental health provider productivity, staffing levels, and suicide-related events (SREs) among U.S. Veterans receiving care …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010-2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16% between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …

Barriers Army combat Veterans from the 2000s face when transitioning from military culture to civilian society pertaining to mental health

Abstract:This study was intended to provide an insight into the barriers combat veterans face as they separate from military culture and reintegrate into civilian society, …

Role of homelessness and incarceration in time-to-decision on Veterans Affairs disability benefits for a mental health condition

Abstract: Homelessness and incarceration are major psychosocial concerns in the United States that may be mitigated by access to disability benefits. Data from the Veterans …

Canadian Veteran health survey 2022

Abstract: The Canadian Veteran Health Survey (CVHS) is a new survey designed to measure the health and well-being of Veterans after their transition from military to civilian life. …

Examining health-related social needs and their association with stress and mental health among US Veterans using 2022 behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS) data

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the association between stress, mental health, and health-related social needs (HRSNs) among Veterans. Methods: A …