Emerging treatments for common mental health conditions affecting Veterans: Psychedelic interventions

Abstract: There are a number of treatments that have an emerging evidence base and could be considered in the management of common mental health conditions affecting veterans. …

Cannabis demand and use among Veterans: a prospective examination

Abstract: Objective: Cannabis demand (i.e., relative value), assessed cross-sectionally via a hypothetical marijuana purchase task (MPT), has been associated with use, problems, …

Acupuncture therapy for military Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms: A scoping review of clinical studies

Abstract: Military personnel in combat face a high risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, a protocol-based scoping review was conducted to identify …

Rates and reasons for veteran mental health service utilization following completion of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for PTSD

Abstract: Despite the effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reducing symptoms of PTSD and …

A brief treatment for veterans with PTSD: an open-label case-series study

Abstract: Introduction: Despite the positive outcomes observed in numerous individuals undergoing trauma-focused psychotherapy for PTSD, veterans with this condition experience …

Using a whole health approach to build biopsychosocial-spiritual personal health plans for veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain affects over 50 million Americans per year and costs society billions of dollars annually. It is widely accepted that the biomedical model is outdated and …

Values expressed by women veterans receiving treatment for chronic insomnia disorder

Abstract: Objectives: Insomnia may contribute to fewer value-consistent choices and less engagement in meaningful life activities. We sought to identify values commonly expressed …

A randomized clinical trial comparing interpersonal psychotherapy with prolonged exposure for the treatment of PTSD in veterans

Abstract: Trauma-focused therapies are recommended as first-line treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but many veterans do not complete or sufficiently respond to …

Implementation strategies to improve posttraumatic stress disorder care in rural veterans

Abstract: Prior research has noted treatment inequalities in the care of rural veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This project sought to increase the delivery, or …

Heterogeneity in unmet treatment need and barriers to accessing mental health services among uS Military service members with serious psychological distress

Abstract: The goal of the current study is to examine heterogeneity in mental health treatment utilization, perceived unmet treatment need, and barriers to accessing care among …

Interpersonal circumplex theory in the treatment of operational stress and trauma

Abstract: When clients with a background in the military or policing are asked what brought them to treatment, they often reference a desire to improve relationships damaged by …

Osteoarthritis in the UK Armed Forces: a review of its impact, treatment and future research

Abstract: Within the UK Armed Forces, musculoskeletal injuries account for over half of all medical downgrades and discharges. Data from other Armed Forces show that osteoarthritis …