Steeping in how "shut up and color" mindset manifests: Semantic analysis of open-ended responses for barriers to support seeking among Veterans

Abstract: Despite the long use of surveys in veterans' needs assessments, a disconnect persists between the veterans' needs and the available services. This study employs a …

Assessing the needs of military-connected children and resources to address those needs

Abstract: There is a growing concern around the mental and behavioral health of children and youth as such conditions as anxiety disorders, depression, attention-deficit …

Blast injury and chronic psychiatric disability in military personnel: Exploring the association beyond posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Blast injuries are common among military personnel, yet their long-term psychiatric consequences, beyond posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic …

Cumulative incidence of mental disorders in military personnel after 20 years of war in Afghanistan and 10 years in Mali - a comparison

Abstract: Background: This study compares the mental health effects of deployment on soldiers that have been deployed to Afghanistan and Mali. The psychiatric disorders among Mali …

Cumulative incidence of mental disorders in military personnel after 20 years of war in Afghanistan and 10 years in Mali - a comparison

Abstract: Background: This study compares the mental health effects of deployment on soldiers that have been deployed to Afghanistan and Mali. The psychiatric disorders among Mali …

Association between mental health and insomnia in young soldiers: a mediation analysis of mental health literacy

Abstract: Background: Military personnel face more stresses and challenges, and they are at greater risk of insomnia compared to the general population. Mental health is one of the …

Global approaches to supporting mental health and resettlement for Veterans with embodied trauma: A comprehensive scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans face significant holistic challenges when leaving military services and resettling back into the community. Recent research has shown that …

Gender differences in "making weight" behaviors among U.S. Iraq and Afghan war Veterans: Implications for future health

Abstract: Objective: Failure to "make weight" carries significant consequences for military personnel including additional training burdens, stigma, possible demotion, or even …

Natural disasters and SARS-CoV-2: Potential risk factors for exacerbating mental health conditions among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …

Mental health care quality across the COVID-19 pandemic in rural versus urban patients

Abstract: This study reports on the quality of mental health care delivered to rural and urban Department of Veterans Affairs patients across the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a …

Returning home from a full-scale armed conflict: a rapid review of short post-deployment psychological practices

Abstract: After a full-scale armed conflict, tens of thousands of service members, including professional warfighters and reservists, return home facing an increased risk of PTSD …

The association between Gulf War illness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Gulf War era Veterans

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is elevated among Veterans of all eras. Chronic symptoms of pain, depression, and sleep disturbances are also common among Veterans, and …