Association of Medication-Assisted Treatment and Age With Treatment Completion Among Veterans Seeking Non-VA Treatment for Opioid use Disorder at Non-Veterans Health Administration Facilities

Abstract: Background: Medication-assisted treatment has been shown to be effective in treating opioid use disorder among both older adults and veterans of U.S. Armed Forces. …

An Education Intervention to Improve Knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Treatments Among U.S. Women Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Due to decades of prolonged combat operations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is widely discussed and generally well conceptualized. The objective …

Getting Real about Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Department of Defense: Augmenting Exposure Therapy through Virtual Reality

Abstract: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may persist for months …

Non-pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain in US Veterans Treated Within the Veterans Health Administration: Implications for Expansion in US Healthcare Systems

Abstract: Consensus guidelines recommend multimodal chronic pain treatment with increased use of non-pharmacological treatment modalities (NPM), including as first-line therapies. …

An Education Intervention to Improve Knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Treatments Among U.S. Women Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Due to decades of prolonged combat operations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is widely discussed and generally well conceptualized. The objective of this study …

A patient-informed qualitative evaluation of an online chronic pain treatment for military, police, and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is a significant problem among military, police, and Veteran populations. An online acceptance-based behavioural treatment for chronic pain …

Viral Hepatitis C-Related Care in Active Duty and Reserve Service Members: A Retrospective Review

Abstract: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, and universal screening of all adults is recommended. …

Moral injury and the potential utility of art therapy in treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is defined as profound psychological distress that is experienced after an event(s) that violates one’s deeply held moral or ethical code. Morally …

Self-rated sleep quality predicts incident suicide ideation in US military veterans: Results from a 7-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study

Abstract: Sleep disturbance is a risk factor for future suicidal behaviours (e.g. suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, death by suicide), and military veterans are at increased …

Moral injury and the need to carry out ethically responsible research

Abstract: The need for research to advance scientific understanding must be balanced with ensuring the rights and wellbeing of participants are safeguarded, with some research …

Moral Injury: the Effect on Mental Health and Implications for Treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is understood to be the strong cognitive and emotional response that can occur following events that violate a person's moral or ethical code. Potentially …

Mental health treatment experiences of commonwealth veterans from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have served in the UK military

Abstract: Introduction: Research has shown that the likelihood of ex-military personnel developing mental health problems following service is around one in five. Little is known …