Association between environmental exposures to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and military Veterans cancer determination

Abstract: This study involved evaluating whether cumulative exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was associated with kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and …

Adaptation of the PRIDE in all who served facilitation manual to support scale-up of a novel program for LGBTQIA+ Veterans

Abstract: Pride In All Who Served (PRIDE) is the first manualized, evidence-based group intervention developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, …

The impact of yoga on posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disruptive, multifaceted disorder with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 8.3% in the U.S. population. Yoga has been shown to …

Disrupting posttrauma networks: Identifying candidate intervention targets to improve military Veterans' mental health and well-being

Abstract: Trauma exposure is widespread within the U.S. and around the world. Although researchers have examined the mental health and functional challenges that can result from …

Preliminary effectiveness of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for reducing experiences and expressions of anger among incarcerated Veterans

Abstract:Problematic anger is common among veterans and is associated with behavioral health challenges, violence, and increased incarceration risk. However, despite their …

A commentary on the potential impact of massage therapy on military Veterans

Abstract: Professionals in the massage therapy field strive to help clients gain pain relief. Military veterans are a small group that experiences significant pain due to …

The protocol matters: A meta-analysis of psychotherapy dropout from specific PTSD treatment approaches in U.S. service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Service members and veterans (collectively, “military populations”) are more likely to drop out of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychotherapies …

The emergence and impact of the military Veteran entrepreneurship industry

Abstract: In the past decade, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Industry (VEI) has seen a remarkable expansion in the U.S., yet its effectiveness remains largely unexplored. Utilizing …

Predictors of adjustment to life after service among Canadian military Veterans

Abstract:The transition out of military service and into civilian life represents a considerable challenge for many military veterans. In this study we used mixture growth modeling …

A psychometric examination of computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder among military Veterans

Abstract: Brenner et al. (2021) developed and initially tested two computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), one that provides a provisional diagnosis …

Addressing pandemic-related guilt and shame in U.S. military Veterans: A pilot randomized controlled trial of trauma-informed guilt reduction and supportive care therapy

Abstract: Objective: The coronavirus disease–2019 pandemic created potentially morally injurious situations such as being unable to care for loved ones or making decisions that …

Supporting community engagement for Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization: Perspectives from clinical, personal, and community supporters

Abstract: Recently psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide soon after discharge. Social connectedness is a robust protective factor against suicide; …