Contemporary prescription opioid use for pain among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans in Ontario

Abstract: Approximately 50% of Canadian Veterans live with chronic pain, more than double the rate in the general population. Opioids are commonly prescribed for chronic non-cancer …

Time use during the military-civilian transition: exploring concepts of occupational disruption, transition and balance

Abstract: Introduction: Military-civilian transition (MCT) refers broadly to the process of leaving military employment and becoming re-established in the civilian world. The …

An analysis of media coverage of the transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a challenging period for recently released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, and there is a lack …

Food Insecurity and Suicidal Ideation: Results from a National Longitudinal Study of Military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Research examining social determinants of suicide risk in veterans suggests a potential link between food insecurity and subsequent suicidal ideation in …

Implementing a social needs screening and referral program among veterans: assessing circumstances & offering resources for needs (ACORN)

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system routinely screens Veterans for food insecurity, housing instability, and intimate partner violence, …

Cognitive stimulation therapy in a Veteran sample: A program evaluation study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is an evidence-based intervention for dementia. This program evaluation examined the outcomes of a modified CST program in …

Suicide risk among Veterans using VHA justice-involved services: a latent class analysis

Abstract: Background: Justice-involved Veterans experience notable risk for psychosocial stressors (e.g., homelessness) and psychiatric multimorbidity, which can result in complex …

Geography, rurality, and community distress: Deaths due to suicide, alcohol-use, and drug-use among Colorado Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the USA, deaths due to suicide, alcohol, or drug-related causes (e.g., alcohol-related liver disease, overdose) have doubled since 2002. Veterans appear …

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Study protocol of a single-arm trial of interactive voice response technology delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy for veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is persistent and highly disabling. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) reduces headache frequency and severity …

A moderated-mediation analysis of pathways in the association between Veterans' health and their spouse's relationship satisfaction: the importance of social support.

Abstract: Introduction: Military personnel and Veterans are at increased risk of mental and physical health conditions, which can impact their families. Spouses often perform a …

Increasing chaplain support for Veterans at high risk for suicide through targeted outreach: A quality improvement initiative

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has prioritized improving the identification of veterans at risk for suicide and ensuring adequate staffing of personnel to assist …

The mediation effect of posttraumatic perception between self-esteem and PTSD among student Veterans

Abstract: The mediation effect of posttraumatic perception between self-esteem and PTSD severity among college student veterans (N = 64) were investigated. The results of the …