Rural–urban disparities in access to interventional psychiatry treatments among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs patients

Abstract: While tele-mental health has improved access to standard medication management and psychotherapy for rural veterans, implementation of interventional psychiatry …

Utilization and costs of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT) program began staggered deployment of mobile medical units (MMUs) to …

Evaluating the accuracy of the Veterans Health Administration's REACH VET suicide prediction model for legal involved Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration's (VA) Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Veterans Enhanced Treatment (REACH VET) suicide prevention program uses a model …

Comparing treatment outcomes of prolonged exposure therapy across trauma type and Veteran status

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy (PE) across trauma types (combat, terror, civilian) and veteran status (military …

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 …

PTSD symptoms change in response to a brief intensive trauma-focused treatment programme in non-Veterans and Veterans with war-related PTSD

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to benefit from trauma-focused treatment than are patients with …

Large decrease in posttraumatic stress disorder severity and cardiovascular disease outcomes

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Improved physical health often follows large decreases in PTSD …

Trauma exposure in adulthood and suicidal experiences in serving and ex-serving military personnel: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To quantify the strength of the relationship between trauma exposure in adulthood and suicidal experiences in military individuals. Method: We searched three …

Discontinuation of mental health treatment among Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Mental health problems are prevalent among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel. Despite ongoing efforts to promote mental health help seeking, treatment …

Trends in bundled outpatient behavioral health services in VA-direct versus VA-purchased care

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) increasingly purchases community-based care (CC) to improve healthcare access, including behavioral health. In 2018, VA introduced …

Facility-level and racial disparities in access to inpatient psychiatric occupational therapy services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: Veterans receiving inpatient psychiatric services with limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) benefit from occupational therapy, yet disparities in …

Differential methylation of linoleic acid pathway genes is associated with PTSD symptoms - a longitudinal study with Burundian soldiers returning from a war zone

Abstract: Soldiers may be exposed to traumatic stress during combat deployment and thus are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Genetic and epigenetic …