Feasibility and Acceptability of Caring Contacts Texts for Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Recently Separated from Military Service

Abstract: The primary purpose of this single-arm mixed-methods pilot trial was to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a text message-based version of …

Developing a text messaging intervention to prevent binge and heavy drinking in a military population: Mixed methods development study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol misuse is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a significant problem in the US military. Brief alcohol interventions can reduce …

A Smartphone App and Personalized Text Messaging Framework (InDEx) to Monitor and Reduce Alcohol Use in Ex-Serving Personnel: Development and Feasibility Study

Abstract: Background: Self-reported alcohol misuse remains high in armed forces personnel even after they have left service. More than 50% of ex-serving personnel meet the …