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Lessons learned from an advanced access trial within a Canadian Armed Forces primary care clinic

Abstract: Accessibility is a key element of an effective primary care system. Literature has outlined that primary care practices have successfully employed an advanced access …

Painful and provocative events scale and fearlessness about death among Veterans: Exploratory factor analysis

Abstract: The interpersonal theory of suicide suggests three proximal risk factors for suicide: perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and acquired capability. Previous …

A longitudinal examination of peritraumatic emotional responses and their association with posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder among veterans

Abstract: Research has revealed a significant association between severalperitraumatic emotional responses and posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD). Preliminary research has also …

Prior Military Service, Identity Stigma, and Mental Health Among Transgender Older Adults

Abstract: Converging evidence from large community-based samples, Internet studies, and Veterans Health Administration data suggest that transgender adults have high rates of U.S. …

Military Veteran Cancer Survivors’ Preferences for a Program to address Lifestyle Change and Psychosocial Wellness Following Treatment

Abstract: This study aimed to understand military veteran cancer survivors’ preferences regarding the delivery of post-treatment wellness services. Thirty-three military veteran …

Facilitating Successful Reintegration: Attending to the Needs of Military Families

Abstract: Subsequent to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the experiences of military service members (MSVMs) and veterans have garnered increasing attention. A growing body of …

Living Alongside Military PTSD: a Qualitative Study of Female Partners’ Experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the experiences and …

Effect of Group vs Individual Cognitive Processing Therapy in Active-Duty Military Seeking Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Cognitive processing therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has not been tested as an individual treatment …

Veterans are not the only ones suffering from post traumatic stress symptoms: what do we know about dependents' secondary traumatic stress?

Abstract: Previous research has mainly focused on veterans' mental health problems, especially on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Less is known about the impact that the …

Use of College Mental Health Services Among Student Veterans

Abstract: Because today’s service members/veterans—who on average experience mental healthconcerns at rates that are higher than those of their civilian counterparts—are …

What Are Effective Psychological Interventions for Veterans With Sleep Disturbances? A Rapid Evidence Assessment

Abstract: Background: Insomnia and related sleep disturbances commonly occur in veterans, with prevalence rates as high as 90% reported in some studies. Military-specific factors …

The Impact of Deployment on Children From Canadian Military Families

Abstract: Children in military families experience various stressors associated with the demands of military life, such as parental absences due to deployments. However, there is …