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Providers' use and perceived benefits and barriers of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) to Veterans

Abstract: Training and consultation in cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) were introduced for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers to reduce the …

Naloxone outreach to Veterans experiencing homelessness at CTRS tiny shelters

Abstract: In response to the increase in opioid-related deaths among veterans experiencing homelessness (VEH), we identified the urgent need to prevent opioid overdose. We …

Encampment medicine: Innovating care delivery in a community of tiny shelters on Veterans Affairs grounds

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness face barriers to traditional U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care, even when temporarily housed on VA grounds. An encampment …

Evaluating psychedelics and psychedelic assisted psychotherapies for Veterans amidst enthusiasm and advertising hype

Abstract:Purpose of Review: There is growing enthusiasm for psychedelics and psychedelic assisted therapies (PATs) in psychiatric care broadly as well as in the military Veteran …

A federal demonstration project of money management services for Veterans at risk of homelessness

Abstract:With funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act and support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in 2023 more than $2.1 million was distributed to 13 …

Mental health and wellbeing action plan

Abstract: Defence and DVA have two interdepartmental action plans under the strategy. These set out our program of work to achieve the strategy outcomes. The action plans are: (1) …

Adventures in marriage: A skills-based marriage education program with military couples

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to introduce and provide results of an initial evaluation of a skills-based marriage education program, Adventures in Marriage (AIM), …

Quantitative evaluation of the Veteran Crisis Line lethal means safety pilot

Abstract: : Background: The Veteran Crisis Line (VCL) Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Pilot offered cable gun locks or medication take-back envelopes to veteran callers at risk of …

A quality improvement initiative designed to increase Veteran choice and consult retention

Abstract: Introduction: To improve access to care, the Veterans Administration (VA) offers eligible veterans the choice to receive Community Care (CC). Local changes to CC …

Improving osteoporosis clinic access with nurse‐led telephone call for Veterans on bisphosphonates

Abstract: The article focuses on a quality improvement initiative at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) that implemented registered nurse (RN) …

Moral injury and substance use among Veterans: Opportunities and challenges in rural areas

Abstract: Veterans experience substantial health disparities, which are compounded in rural areas where health care access is limited. Many Veterans experience service-associated …

Military Veterans wellness program: Performance measurement framework

Abstract: Veterans may struggle with numerous challenges, including the transition to civilian life, physical or mental health issues (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder), …