Growth of community outpatient care in the Veterans Affairs system after the MISSION Act

Abstract: Background: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018 authorized a major expansion of purchased care in the …

Suicide prevention and older adult Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to inform health-care providers about suicide prevention in older veterans. There is a higher rate of suicide in older adults. Older adults …

Paternal PTSD or depression, adolescent mental health, and family functioning: A study of UK military families

Abstract: Introduction: Adolescent mental health and family functioning have received limited attention in UK military families. This study investigated their association with …

Unveiling the Influence of Competitive Sports on the Sense of Self and Identity of Disabled Veterans: A Systematic Review and Mixed-Methods Synthesis

Abstract: Veterans can encounter identity struggles upon departure from the military which are intensified if veterans have sustained a disability or life altering injury. Physical …

Prevalence of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Serving Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Serving military personnel and veterans are known to be at elevated risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some veterans have been shown to respond poorly to …

Suicide and Suicidality in Australian Defence Force Veterans: A Systematic Scoping Review

Abstract: Objective: Increased suicidality and suicide deaths among veterans of the Australian Defence Force have gained recent prominence. A systematic scoping review was …

Fostering Alignment and the Catalytic Potential of Community-Engaged Research With US Military Veterans and Advocates

Abstract: This paper explores the concept of "community-engaged research" (CEnR) within the context of Veteran health care delivery and reintegration programs. A multi-sector …

Implementing a Multi-Disciplinary, Evidence-Based Resilience Intervention for Moral Injury Syndrome: Systemic Barriers and Facilitators

Abstract: Moral injury syndrome (MIS) is a mental health (MH) problem that substantially affects resilience; the presence of MIS reduces responsiveness to psychotherapy and …

Problem opioid use among US military Veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and psychiatric characteristics

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Problem opioid use (POU) is a serious public health crisis in the United States. However, little research has examined the prevalence, correlates, and …

Weight loss outcomes in a Veterans Affairs pharmacotherapy-based weight management clinic

Abstract: CONTEXT: Despite a high prevalence of obesity in the veteran population, antiobesity medications (AOMs) have been underused in the Veterans Health Administration. …

Crisis response planning rapidly reduces suicidal ideation among U.S. military Veterans receiving massed cognitive processing therapy for PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among U.S. military veterans and is associated with increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Crisis response …

Challenges of living with Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder from the perspective of spouses: a qualitative content analysis study

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The needs and characteristics of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) create significant challenges in family life, particularly …