Treating transgender and gender-diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration: 23 years of findings

Abstract: Purpose: Many transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people experience significant barriers to health care access, facing disparities in care, limited payments for …

Call for action: Research needs for homeless Canadian women Veterans

Abstract: Veteran homelessness remains a critical issue in Canada, prompting significant government investment and research efforts, particularly concerning the unique challenges …

Self-perceptions of mental health among US Veterans and non-Veterans: Behavioral risk factor surveillance system, 2022

Abstract: Introduction: Veteran and other service member sub-populations have an increased likelihood of mental illness. Diagnosed mental health conditions among Veteran …

Veterans report enhanced openness to mental health treatment following wilderness therapy

Abstract: Many veterans struggle with their mental health, and wilderness therapies offer promising unconventional approaches that improve psychological symptoms. However, less is …

Navigating mental health risks among Australian military Veterans: Insights for general practice

Abstract: Introduction: Between 40% and 60% of military Veterans who experience mental health problems are not seeking the formal help they need. However, the use of general …

Identity development among Veterans with spinal cord injury: A qualitative study

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: The purpose of the present study was to identify perceived effects of spinal cord injury (SCI) on identity development and processes of reestablishing …

Insomnia symptom improvement as a mediator for mental health symptom reduction following behavioral insomnia treatment among women Veterans

Abstract: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves comorbid mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), with sleep …

Sharing knowledge on implementing mental health and wellbeing projects for Veterans and first responders

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge to action and knowledge transfer approaches used in an international mental health research funding program …

Cannabis use characteristics and posttraumatic stress disorder-related outcomes among Canadian Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Previous research on the relationship between cannabis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has produced equivocal Results:. One explanation is that differences in …

Investigating the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the forms of self-criticizing/attacking and self-reassuring scale in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Self-criticism, or negative self-evaluation characterized by often unrealistic personal standards and a harsh self-view, is a relevant transdiagnostic construct for …

Criminal justice system involvement among US military Veterans: prevalence, correlates, and mental health burden

Abstract: Studies of justice system involvement (JSI) among U.S. military veterans have yielded mixed results regarding both prevalence and correlates due in part to sampling …

Associations between food insecurity and perceived overall health, stress, and counseling utilization among a representative sample of the active-duty U.S. military, 2020

Abstract: Background: In 2020, approximately 10% of U.S. civilian households were food insecure compared to over 25% of households with active-duty U.S. military service members. …