Research and Policy Repository

Fighting against mental health stigma in military personnel-an analysis of the most important directions of research

Abstract: Mental health stigma (MHS) among military personnel requires a complex approach, as it is influenced by ethical challenges and organizational norms distinct from those in …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

The role of the working alliance in improving outcomes among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a longitudinal study

Abstract: Military Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI), a "medically unexplained" persistent physical syndrome (PPS), have difficult experiences of care, in part, due to …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect antiretroviral therapy (ART) response and clinical outcomes for veterans with HIV (VWH) receiving care in the …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Insomnia and chronic pain mediate the relationship between traumatic brain injury and reduced positive airway pressure adherence among Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine whether co-morbid insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and chronic pain mediate the relationship between traumatic brain …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Are Veterans Getting Their Preferred Depression Treatment? A National Observational Study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Physician responsiveness to patient preferences for depression treatment may improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes. Objective: To examine …

Mental Health Peer reviewed