Coming home to the arts: theatre with military veterans and families

Abstract: Purpose: A significant number of military veterans and family members are living with post-traumatic stress, unmet mental health needs and isolation. There is growing …

Childhood adversities in UK treatment-seeking military veterans

Abstract: This study sought to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) and adult mental and physical health in treatment seeking military veterans. …

Combat Stress Research: Five Year Summary 2014-2019

Abstract: Since 2014, the team has been directly involved in the production of 56 research papers, which have been published in peerreviewed journals. By publishing our findings, …

Impact of COVID-19 on mental health care for Veterans: Improvise, adapt, and overcome

Abstract: The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic would, by most definitions, be considered a “crisis.” While crises can be overwhelming and often expose vulnerabilities and …

Shoulder to Shoulder Online Mentoring Pilot

Abstract: The Shoulder to Shoulder Online pilot matched vulnerable veterans with a volunteer mentor. Once paired, mentors and mentees met regularly on the Odro video conferencing …

TimeBank Shoulder to Shoulder Online Mentoring Pilot: Final Evaluation Report

Abstract: The Shoulder to Shoulder Online pilot matched vulnerable veterans with a volunteer mentor. Once paired, mentors and mentees met regularly on the Odro video conferencing …

Maintaining Independence: A Study into the Health and Social Well being of Older Limbless Veterans

Abstract: The impact of losing a limb extends well beyond initial recovery and rehabilitation, with long term consequences and challenges requiring healthcare commitments across …

The Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of Inquiry—Suicide Prevention Collaborative: Creating Novel Approaches to Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Receiving Community Services

Abstract: Background: While the US Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant strides to prevent veteran suicide, efforts have largely targeted veterans actively engaged …

Telemedicine-Based Collaborative Care for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Posttraumaticstressdisorder (PTSD)is prevalent, persistent, and disabling. Although psychotherapyandpharmacotherapyhaveprovenefficaciousinrandomized clinical …

Reducing Veterans’ Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Posttraumatic Stress, and Enhancing Engagement in Occupations with SCUBA Diving and Occupational Therapy

Abstract: Veterans face significant occupational and mental health challenges. This article explores whether an occupational therapy program in combination with SCUBA diving can …

Topiramate treatment of alcohol use disorder in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Abstract: Background—The course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently and severelycomplicated by co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD), yet there are few …

How eLearning Can Decrease Challenges of Informal Family Caregivers of Service Members & Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Abstract: While a considerable amount of literature has explored the caregiver population, limited research has explored the critical need of education and training for individuals …