Risky sexual behavior in Veterans seeking substance use and mental health treatment

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are at an elevated risk for substance use and risky sexual behaviors, either of which may function as coping responses to trauma exposure. …

Identifying areas of high vulnerability for rural Veteran food insecurity

Abstract: Introduction/Objectives: Americans, including veterans, living in rural areas experience higher rates of food insecurity than the general population in the United States, …

Examining preliminary efficacy of a Qigong intervention in Veterans with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the preliminary efficacy of an 8-week qigong intervention in managing biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with …

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. Veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Study objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

History of arrest and firearm ownership among low-income US military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: The United States has the highest per capita firearm ownership rate globally, with military veterans representing a unique subgroup due to their combat …

Bath salt use in the military: Experiences with synthetic cathinone use among justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Ring-substituted cathinone derivatives emerged in Europe in the mid-2000s. These synthetic stimulants, colloquially called bath salts, reached the United …

Better end-of-life care in surgical patients: Veterans Affairs bereaved family survey - a qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: End-of-life care among surgical patients is largely understudied and far fewer studies examine such care from the family perspective. To identify potential …

Evidence-based treatments for PTSD symptoms resulting from military sexual trauma in women Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) can encompass sexual assault and harassment and has been shown to be pervasive across militaries, disproportionately affecting …

Healing trauma through theatre: A therapeutic vignette from the DE-CRUIT Veterans' theatre program

Abstract: As the use of arts-based approaches to support Veterans’ mental health continues to expand, there is growing interest in the mechanisms underlying their delivery. This …

Choice and motor impulsivity in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury with and without history of suicide attempt

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury is associated with increased risk for suicide, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. One candidate mechanism is impulsivity, …

How do those who have served deserve to be treated? Military Veterans in the UK social security system

Abstract: Military service has often been a basis for civilian welfare entitlements. If mass wartime service justified collective provision, it is now suggested professional …

Traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and vascular risk are independently associated with white matter aging in Vietnam-era Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), mental health conditions (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), and vascular comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) …