Serious mental illness is associated with elevated risk of hospital readmission in Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) have high rates of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart failure, which contribute to premature mortality. The …

Suicidal ideation and clinician-rated suicide risk in Veterans referred for ADHD evaluation at a VA Medical Center

Abstract: The U.S. military veteran population experiences elevated rates of suicide relative to demographically matched community samples. Understanding suicide risk factors in …

Incarcerated Veterans and their adaptation to prison

Abstract: In 2016, an estimated 107,400 veterans were incarcerated in the U.S. (Maruschak et al., 2021), comprising part of the population known as "justice-involved veterans," …

Loneliness partially mediates the relation between substance use and suicidality in Veterans

Abstract: America has experienced a rapid increase in loneliness, substance use, and suicidality. This increase is particularly deleterious for Veterans, who, as compared to …

Adoption and sustained use of primary care video visits among Veterans with VA video-enabled tablets

Abstract: In 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expanded an initiative to distribute video-enabled tablets to Veterans with limited virtual care access. We examined …

The mediating role of social support in associations between childhood adversity, military sexual trauma, and homelessness in a nationally representative sample of US Veterans

Abstract: Among veterans, availability of social support and histories of military sexual trauma (MST) and/or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are particularly salient …

An ancient psychedelic for traumatic brain injury

Abstract: In military veterans with traumatic brain injury, treatment with ibogaine plus magnesium led to dramatic clinical improvements and a favorable safety profile; further …

Building resilience and improving neurocognition (BRAIN): Feasibility and acceptability of a novel, multimodal telehealth cognitive rehabilitation

Abstract: Objective: Cognitive deficits can impact daily functioning, general health, and psychological functioning. Multimodal group rehabilitation interventions designed for …

Facilitators to alleviate loneliness and social isolation as identified by individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders: a qualitative study

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: Individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) are at increased risk for experiencing loneliness and social isolation. The aim is to …

Is adequate dose adequate? An examination of the impact of psychotherapy on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms utilizing Veterans Health Administration medical records

Abstract: Prior studies on individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) defined an adequate dose of psychotherapy as receiving at least nine sessions within a 15-week …

Meta-analysis of cognitive rehabilitation interventions in Veterans and service members with traumatic brain injuries

Abstract: MAIN OBJECTIVE: Cognitive difficulties are some of the most frequently experienced symptoms following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). There is …

Pilot randomized, crossover trial of prolonged exposure with and without the PE Coach mobile application: A mixed-methods study of patient-centered outcomes among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Prolonged exposure (PE) Coach is a mobile application designed to support the tasks of PE psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known …