Psychosocial management of first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia: Synopsis of the US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense clinical practice guidelines

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of people treated for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia within the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA), …

Combat-Genital Injury in UK Male Military Veterans: A Pilot and Feasibility Study Exploring Long-Term Psychosocial and Sexual Experiences and Support Needs

Abstract: During the most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, genital injuries were reported among male personnel at rates higher than previous conflicts. To date, research …

Nutrition and Food Security Among Veterans: Operationalizing Nutritional Functioning

Abstract: Objective: To assess injured military veterans' experiences, beliefs and daily physical and psychosocial functioning in relation to food and nutrition. Design: We used a …

Nutritional Functioning after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Veterans: Operationalizing a New Approach

Abstract: To use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to operationalize ?nutritional functioning? in military veterans with mild brain …

The social prescribing of psychosocial interventions in the treatment of addictions and substance use disorders with military veterans: a reclamation of identity and belonging

Abstract: Social prescribing is a way of connecting individuals to a source of support within the community to help improve their health and well-being. Social prescribing …

Demographic, psychosocial, and physical fitness predictors of successful graduation from U.S. Army Ranger School

Abstract: U.S. Army Ranger School is an arduous 64-day leadership training course designed to simulate the stressors of combat. Although physical fitness has been shown to be an …

Exploring the Role of Social Connection in Interventions With Military Veterans Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Background: It has been identified that military veterans have distinct experiences of loneliness and social isolation and, when comparing this community to other …

The VA vascular injury study: A glimpse at quality of care in Veterans with traumatic vascular injury repair

Abstract: Objective: The high number of limb injuries among Post-9/11 Veterans and their long-term care pose significant challenges to clinicians. Current follow-up for extremity …

Loneliness and Social Isolation of Military Veterans: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Loneliness and social isolation are being increasingly recognized as influencing both physical and mental health. There is limited research carried out with military …

Typologies of Adverse Childhood Experiences and their Relationship to Incarceration in U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Numerous studies have reported that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with negative psychosocial outcomes in adulthood, but no study has examined the …

Psychosocial Approaches to Improving the Military-to-Civilian Transition Process

Abstract: This special issue of Psychological Servicesprovides a glimpse of some of the most recent work in thearena of psychosocial interventions for military service members who …

Going Direct to the Consumer: Examining Treatment Preferences for Veterans with Insomnia, PTSD, and Depression

Abstract: Inclusion of consumer preferences to disseminate evidence-based psychosocial treatment (EBPT) is crucial to effectively bridge the science-to-practice quality chasm. We …