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High-risk profiles for polysubstance use among Veterans: Associations of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and sexual assault in a clinical cohort

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among military veterans, with severe substance use and polysubstance use disorder (poly-SUD) related to worse clinical …

Mystical experiences during magnesium-Ibogaine are associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms in Veterans

Abstract: Ibogaine is an atypical psychedelic that evokes unique subjective effects, including mystical experiences. Mystical experiences have shown a mediating effect on clinical …

Effects of TBI history and sleep on subjective cognition in Veterans: A VA Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue often linked to cognitive dysfunction, with poor sleep further compounding these difficulties. While poor …

Primary prevention of PTSD symptoms in combat-deploying soldiers using attention bias modification: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence suggests that attentional threat avoidance is associated with increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluated the …

Development of a military mental health training program aiming to promote mental health and operational readiness in the Danish armed forces: an intervention mapping approach

Abstract: Mental health and operational readiness are essential to soldiers' ability to perform under pressure. Yet within military systems, the mental domain has often been …

Racial differences in adverse events after androgen deprivation in Veterans with prostate cancer

Abstract: Importance: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PC) has been linked to adverse events, such as cardiac events and osteoporosis. Whether these …

Factors influencing the implementation of integrated prevention programming in the United States military: Qualitative perspectives from recipients, implementers, and leaders

Abstract: The link between sexual assault (SA) and alcohol misuse (AM) documented in both military and civilian settings suggests that integrating SA and AM prevention programming …

Veteran suicide prevention in the USA: Evaluating strategies and outcomes within Face the Fight

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with rates nearly twice those of the general population. Addressing this challenge requires …

Integrated psychological rehabilitation following combat trauma: Cognitive and affective recovery in military personnel

Abstract: Background: Combat-related trauma in injured military personnel has profound psychological consequences, with significant implications for improving quality of life and …

Preserving the human character in an inhuman situation: The contributions and meanings of military soul care in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Military chaplains (MCs) are trained to address aspects of health beyond the remit of mental health professionals, namely the spiritual/religious and existential …

Population-level health intervention and primary care quality for Veterans

Abstract:Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary care, potentially impacting quality of care for chronic conditions. The Veterans Health …

Does military service matter? How Veteran status motivates legislative collaboration, success, & effectiveness in the US Senate

Abstract: In what respects does military service matter in the legislative behavior observed in the U.S. Senate? While scholars long posit that the personal backgrounds of …