Abstract: This conceptual essay places the Buddhist notion of sunyata, or emptiness, at the heart of the enterprise of teaching mindfulness with military veterans. It is a term …
Abstract: Introduction: Although the well-being of Regular Force Veterans in Canada has been characterized, including aspects of their transition to civilian life and their mental …
Abstract: Veterans are at increased risk of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) relative to civilians. Few studies have explored the …
Abstract: Introduction: The present study details self-reported mental health symptoms among Canadian Veterans pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. Methods: Survey …
Abstract: Policy changes have resulted in dramatic increases in access to cannabis for medical purposes. Veterans are disproportionately affected by conditions for which …
Abstract: Background: Around 8% of the UK Armed Forces leave in any given year, and must navigate unfamiliar civilian systems to acquire employment, healthcare, and other …
Abstract: Research consistently reports a veteran mortality disadvantage relative to nonveterans, but has not considered the contribution of service-connected disability to this …
Abstract: Materials have long been used by individuals reflecting on personal histories, and researchers have evidenced the associated therapeutic value particularly among older …
Abstract: Background: For over a decade, there has been a surge in opioid-related morbidity and mortality among Veterans. To better understand the impact of the growing epidemic, …
This report explores the prevalence of dementia among US veterans and risks associated with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The report found that the risks of dementia …
Abstract: The use of emergency departments for non-emergent issues has led to overcrowding and decreased the quality of care. Telemedicine may be a mechanism to decrease …
Abstract: For many veterans, reintegrating into civilian life is complicated by an acquired or exacerbated physical disability. Veteran-directed services that are inclusive of and …