Predictors of recent mental health service utilization among firearm-owning US service members with high levels of psychological distress

Abstract: Introduction: Service members with mental health difficulties and access to a firearm are at an increased risk for suicide. Mental healthcare providers are …

Correlates of cannabis use in a sample of mental health treatment-seeking canadian armed forces members and Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans are more likely to experience mental health (MH) conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

Validation of the PCL-5, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 in a sample of Veterans

Abstract: Veterans can present at nongovernment (Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs) mental health agencies with complex symptom constellations that frequently …

Intensive Cognitive Processing Therapy Associated With Reduced PTSD Treatment Dropout in a Case-Controlled Study of Treatment-Seeking Veterans

Abstract: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an empirically supported psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The complex issue of treatment attrition is a …

Mmpi-2-rf profiles of treatment-seeking veterans in a va pain clinic and associations with markers of physical performance

Abstract: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition for many military Veterans and is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examined the Minnesota …

Diagnosed Behavioral Health Disorders, Related Duty Limitations, and Return to Duty Time in the U.S. Army: Population-based Data, from 2017 to 2019

Abstract: Less than half of service members with a behavioral health (BH) problem seek care. Soldiers may avoid seeking needed care because of concerns related to being placed on a …

Factor Structure and Psychometric Performance of the PCL-5 in a Clinical Sample of Veterans Seeking Treatment in a VA PTSD Outpatient Clinic

Abstract: There is a clear need to improve the measurement of posttraumatic symptoms in veterans seeking trauma-focused treatment. We evaluated the structure and psychometric …

Behavioral health and treatment-seeking behaviors among deployed vs. non-deployed service members: How impactful is deployment on well-being?

Abstract: Increasing attention has been dedicated to studying behavioral health of non-deployed military personnel. This investigation explored the impacts of a variety of …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on treatment-seeking veterans in the United Kingdom with preexisting mental health difficulties: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Individuals with preexisting psychological difficulties are at risk of further deterioration of their mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. This longitudinal …

Gender differences in clinical presentation among treatment-seeking Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: ntroduction: Limited research has investigated gender differences among treatment-seeking Veterans and serving military personnel, despite important implications for …

Mental Health Stigma and Its Effects on Treatment-Related Outcomes: A Narrative Review

Abstract: Introduction: Many service members experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions do not receive mental health care for these symptoms. The stigma associated with …