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Confirmatory factor analysis of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded in Veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and severe mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid severe mental illness (SMI) are often underserved and undertreated. Empirical validation of …

Depression and heart failure in US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Depression and heart failure (HF) affect millions of US adults. Incident HF risk following depression diagnosis is understudied. Objective: To examine the …

Fallout: the psychosocial harms of negative military discharge experiences

Abstract: Military discharge marks a pivotal life transition, often resulting in loss of identity, purpose, and belonging. Negative discharge experiences are further associated …

Longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain conditions: A population-based study of Canadian military personnel over 16 years?

Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Real-time monitoring of military health and readiness: A perspective on future research

Abstract: Military personnel face significant physical and mental demands, making continuous physiological monitoring essential for understanding health status, managing long-term …

Antidepressant medication prescription and incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …

Factors associated with initiation of opioid use in a US Department of Veterans Affairs pain clinic: A retrospective study

Abstract: Background: Guidelines suggest that, in chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) management, non-opioid modalities should be prioritized, as there are negative consequences related …

Female Veterans' mental health needs: What we need to know

Abstract: Difficulty accessing psychological support in the military can have adverse effects on veterans' mental health, especially women. This article explores the experiences of …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, obesity, and epigenetic aging: A replication study in 1828 Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor health, and prior research suggests that accelerated epigenetic aging could help explain this …

Soldier first or loyal military wife? What women in dual-service relationships reveal about the contemporary gendering of militaries

Abstract: Recent and ongoing efforts by the Canadian Armed Forces to recruit and retain more women, promote a more gender equal workplace, and support military spouses suggest that …