Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Veterans and Military Personnel with Traumatic Brain Injury and Co-Morbid Mental Health Conditions: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is prevalent among veterans and military personnel. These individuals present with increased rates of co-morbid mental health conditions and …

Influences on Call Outcomes among Veteran Callers to the National Veterans Crisis Line

Abstract: The association of caller and call characteristics with proximal outcomes of Veterans Crisis Line calls were examined. From October 1–7, 2010, 665 veterans with recent …

"Toughness" in Association with Mental Health Symptoms among Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans seeking Veterans Affairs health care

Abstract: The association between endorsement of emotional “toughness” (i.e., extreme self-reliance and thesuppression of outward displays of emotional distress) and …

Life in and After the Armed Forces: Social Networks and Mental Health in the UK Military

Abstract: This study focuses on the influence of structural aspects of social integration (social networks and social participation outside work) on mental health (common mental …

A Note on Disappearing Veterans

Abstract: In this research note, the rapid decline of the veteran population in the United States from 1980 to 2010 is outlined. The decline in the veteran population has been …

A randomized clinical trial of cognitive processing therapy for veterans with PTSD related to military sexual trauma

Abstract: In this randomized controlled clinical trial, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in the treatment of self-reported and …

Health-related Quality of Life of Canadian Forces Veterans After Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Describe health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of former Canadian Forces (CF) men and women in uniform (Veterans) after transition to civilian life, and …

Veterans' physical health

Abstract: How individuals age is affected by life experiences. What we know today about aging has been largely shaped by a generation who experienced the special circumstances of …

Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress and Sexual Trauma in Women Veterans

Abstract: We examine lifetime eating disorders (EDOs) and associations with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sexual trauma during various stages of the life course …

A National Veterans Covenant: Community as the Catalyst and Resource

Abstract: A national veterans covenant would serve as the touchstone for creating a more effective and coordinated community system for delivering services to veterans and their …

Long-term consequences of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: A debate has ensued about the long-term consequences of mild traumatic brain injury, the ‘signature injury’ of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Most epidemiological …

Healthcare for Veterans in the Era of Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act of 2010

Abstract: This policy brief explores the continuity and coordination of care under the veteran healthcare system, taking into consideration integrated care and mental health …