Development and validation of the BRief Eating Disorder Screener (BREDS) for US Veterans in healthcare and community settings

Abstract: Objective: To develop a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) eating disorder screener. Method: Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare (N = 344) …

Multisite pain among United States Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Prevalence, predictors, and associations with symptom clusters

Abstract: Persistent pain in multiple distinct body sites is associated with poorer functional outcomes above and beyond pain intensity and interference. Veterans, and especially …

Deployment to bases with open burn pits and mortality of US military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Five million US Veterans had possible exposure to open burn pits used for waste disposal through service in Iraq (2003-2011) and Afghanistan (2001-2014). …

'The only time I think I'm a Veteran is when I'm dressed up' - Medals as symbols of Second World War Veteran identity

Abstract: This article argues that the object of the campaign medal can deepen our understanding of British Second World War veterans' sense of veteran identity and indicate how …

Suicide risk among Veterans who receive evidence-based therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Importance: Suicide rates are increased for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To inform Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operations, it is important …

Examining longitudinal relations between eating disorder symptoms and negative emotion variability in military members

Abstract: Up to a third of service members and Veterans experience disordered eating. Disordered eating can be maintained through negative reinforcement of painful and unpleasant …

Community mental health staff's perspectives on telehealth for Veterans with serious mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic increased tele-mental health use for those with serious mental illnesses (SMI), posing challenges to Veterans and staff. To understand reactions to …

Incidence and antecedents of emergent suicidal ideation and behavior among Veterans with serious mental illness receiving intensive case management

Abstract: Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI; i.e., schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, major mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder) are a high-risk group for suicide …

High-titer rheumatologic markers in serum of Veterans with severe pulmonary complications 25-30 years after sulfur mustard exposure

Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM), known as the "king of toxic agents," continues to pose a potential danger due to its ability to cause widespread damage, including ongoing corrosive …

Research and implementation of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The article discusses the research and potential implementation of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). It highlights the …

Trends in opioid use disorder in the Veterans Health Administration, 2005-2022

Abstract: Importance: Given the personal and social burdens of opioid use disorder (OUD), understanding time trends in OUD prevalence in large patient populations is key to …

Equine-assisted services for Veterans with PTSD: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Equine-assisted psychotherapy and therapeutic riding for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been increasingly studied but not meta-analyzed. We …