Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Contingency management (CM) is the most effective available treatment for stimulant use disorder (StUD). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …
Abstract: Background: Lack of child care is a primary cause of delayed care in the United States for individuals caring for children, including Veterans. Given the substantial …
Abstract: Proposals that Congress could enact this year, including through fast-track “reconciliation” legislation, would take away medical coverage, food assistance, and other …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epigenetic aging measures have promise as surrogate health outcomes in randomized control trials and observational cohort studies. The value of these …
Abstract: Despite research identifying cognitive deficits that are specific to individuals with major depressive disorder and a history of suicidal behavior (SB), no known study …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Peacekeeping service in conflict zones might increase soldiers' risk of death as a consequence of physical and psychological exposure following in the wake …
Abstract: Background: Core challenges to primary care delivery for homeless-experienced patients include stigma, prolonged physiological and emotional stress, and a generalized …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …
Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of U.S. military veterans seeking peer-to-peer support for mental health services after COVID-19. The study investigated …
Abstract: Co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and serious mental illnesses (SMI) is prevalent yet underappreciated, and significantly contributes to increased morbidity …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The aim is to elucidate approaches to care for comorbid chronic pain and PTSD (CP + PTSD) in the Veterans Administration (VA). These conditions are …