Fallout: the psychosocial harms of negative military discharge experiences

Abstract: Military discharge marks a pivotal life transition, often resulting in loss of identity, purpose, and belonging. Negative discharge experiences are further associated …

Chronic condition burden by Veteran status, Veterans Health Administration enrollment, and age using nationally representative survey data

Abstract: Background: Historically, US Veterans have reported higher chronic disease burden than non-Veterans. However, whether Veteran and Veterans Affairs (VA) coverage status …

Qualitative analysis of the influence of military culture on the resocialization of combat Veterans

Abstract:The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 25 combat-experienced Veterans of the Global War on Terror who fit an operational definition of successful …

The relationship between experience and training with counselor confidence in working with Veterans

Abstract:Up to 65% of veterans deployed in combat or returning from combat regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, yet up to 50% do not …

A meta-analysis on the effectiveness of moral reconation therapy and Veterans treatment court for reducing recidivism

Abstract: Veterans recidivism is the tendency to relapse into criminal behavior following a previous offense and is caused by a combination of psychological, interpersonal, and …

Use of long COVID clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: Implications for the path forward

Abstract: Long COVID is a serious chronic illness that can present in many forms and impact daily functioning and quality of life. Without curative treatments, management of long …

Veteran’s lived experience with toxicity: Impacts on decision making

Abstract: This phenomenological study delved into the complex and intricate dynamics of toxic leadership in the military and the profound effects these leaders have on service …

Comparing major comorbidity indices as predictors of all-cause mortality in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Objective: The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), and the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) are validated clinical measures of …

Expanding Veteran suicide prevention: The role of community engagement and partnership coordinators

Abstract: Veteran suicide is a public health crisis. Suicide rates for U.S. veterans have remained disproportionately higher than their nonveteran counterparts during the last 2 …

Cumulative incidence of mental disorders in military personnel after 20 years of war in Afghanistan and 10 years in Mali - a comparison

Abstract: Background: This study compares the mental health effects of deployment on soldiers that have been deployed to Afghanistan and Mali. The psychiatric disorders among Mali …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and well-being in Veterans with and without disabilities: A moderated mediation model linking core self-evaluations and gender

Abstract: This study investigated the role of core self-evaluations (CSE) as a mediating factor between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and well-being among Veterans …

The association between complementary and integrative health service use and completion of a residential rehabilitation program for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Objective: To explore the association between complementary and integrative health (CIH) service use and completion of a Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) …