Impacts of telehealth adoption on the quality of care for individuals with serious mental illness: Retrospective observational analysis of Veterans Affairs administrative data

Abstract: Background: Telehealth implementation can be challenging for persons with serious mental illness (SMI), which may impact their quality of care and health outcomes. The …

A phenomenological inquiry into the costs and consequences of insomnia for Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Many individuals with serious mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar or major depressive disorders, with serious functional impairments) have insomnia …

Suicide prevention by peers offering recovery tactics (support) for US Veterans with serious mental illness: community engagement approach

Abstract: Background: Peer specialists are hired, trained, and accredited to share their lived experience of psychiatric illness to support other similar individuals through the …

The impact of the global pandemic on Veterans with serious mental illness (smi): Healthcare utilization and mortality

Abstract: Background: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience barriers to accessing and engaging with healthcare, which may have been exacerbated during the …

Functional impairment, internalized stigma, and well-being: Considerations for recovery-oriented suicide prevention for US Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers (PRRCs) provide recovery-oriented care to veterans with serious mental illness …

Lower odds of successful community discharge after medical hospitalization for Veterans with schizophrenia: A retrospective cohort study of national data

Abstract: Medical comorbidity, particularly cardiovascular diseases, contributes to high rates of hospital admission and early mortality in people with schizophrenia. The 30 days …

Engagement in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma and are diagnosed with serious mental illness

Abstract: It is important to ensure that veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have access to trauma-focused …

Serious mental illness is associated with elevated risk of hospital readmission in Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) have high rates of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart failure, which contribute to premature mortality. The …

Video Games: A Complementary Therapy for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness

Abstract: The National Institute of Mental Health defined serious mental illness (SMI) as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment …

Motivational interviewing: Key ingredients associated with taking a step toward employment

Abstract: Objective: This study sought to identify key ingredients of motivational interviewing (MI) associated with taking a step in the direction of competitive employment (CE) …

Understanding women veterans’ experiences with and management of weight gain from medications for serious mental illness: A qualitative study.

Abstract: Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and …

Pain and Sleep problems predict Quality of Life for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness

Abstract: Poor sleep and pain are common in veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), yet it is unclear how these may impact dimensions of quality of life. As such, this study …