Characterization of service members and Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs intensive evaluation and treatment programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 514,000 active duty Service Members (SMs) have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) since 2000, with mild TBI (mTBI) emerging as the signature …

Post-9/11 Navy service members’ barriers to using military educational benefits

Abstract:There are studies explaining how many service members are using military educational benefits or the challenges service members incur after they have enrolled in school …

Predicting suicidality in Veterans/service members over 5 years after TBI: A VA model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicide attempt (SA) and suicidal ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

Exploring institutional retention for GI Bill students at community, junior, and technical colleges

Abstract: With nearly one billion dollars allocated annually to support military connected students enrolled at community colleges, there has been surprising little scaled research …

Predicting suicidality in Veterans/Service members over 5 years after TBI: A VA model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicidal attempts (SA) and ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among …

Pharmacological and somatic treatments for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia: Synopsis of the US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense clinical practice guidelines

Abstract: Background: The Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Defense (DOD) provide care each year for approximately 75,000 people with first-episode psychoses or …

Veterans and service members: A mixed methods action research study of suicide intervention

Abstract:Social workers must identify those at risk, work together, and provide community support in advancing suicide intervention efforts. It is essential to remain culturally …

Service members' couple finances: An examination of financial anxiety, financial decision-making, and agreement on spending and relationship outcomes

Abstract: Service members may be at an elevated risk for financial anxiety due to the additional financial stressors of military life (e.g., moving costs, additional childcare …

Developing military service-related PTSD training curricula for entry level counselors: A delphi study

Abstract:The push for mental health counselor representation within Veterans Health Administration facilities and their request for community mental health provider support …

Intimate partner distress is strongly associated with worse warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To examine (a) change in chronic neurobehavioral symptoms in service members/veterans (SMVs) with an uncomplicated mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) at two …

The potential benefits of a military to prison-work pipeline: A study of newly hired US prison officers' self-efficacy

Abstract: For years, U.S. prison systems have struggled to staff their prison officer ranks. As such, many agencies have increased advertisements and incentives to specific …

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 …