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Receiving mental health services for a military sexual trauma: A narrative exploration of active duty experiences

Abstract:This narrative exploration examines the lived experiences of active duty military personnel receiving mental health services for military sexual trauma (MST). Despite the …

A family member-focused lethal means safety intervention for the prevention of Veteran suicide: A clinical pilot study

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is a significant health concern for veterans and is significantly higher than non-veteran populations, likely due to the relatively higher …

“You gotta do what you gotta do” extending the theory of access to explain complexities in Veteran food accessibility

Abstract:The Veteran Health Administration reports that the military-connected community is facing a food insecurity crisis. For many veterans, challenges in accessing food and …

A process to identify criteria for problematic medications in active duty servicemembers

Abstract:Background: Medications are necessary to optimize the health and readiness of military personnel. However, their use also has the potential to produce effects that may …

A qualitative study: Exploring health information technology limitations in Veteran healthcare

Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the technological barriers that veterans experience when accessing healthcare through the Veterans Health …

Barriers Army combat Veterans from the 2000s face when transitioning from military culture to civilian society pertaining to mental health

Abstract:This study was intended to provide an insight into the barriers combat veterans face as they separate from military culture and reintegrate into civilian society, …

Provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening and the importance of a clinical pathway in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative study

Abstract: We explored U.S. provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening, implementation, and clinical pathways in the Veterans Health Administration using …

Veterans' engagement in mindfulness practices following intervention

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions are complementary and integrative health interventions, widely used for mental health. However, while these interventions show significant …

Exploring the lived experiences of female Veterans from military service through transition to civilian living: An assessment in the development of identity(ies) of self

Abstract:The female veteran population continues to increase in the United States. The unique needs of female veterans often go unmet. As the number of female veterans continues to …

'Trying to fix what is broken': Experiences of encountering children in armed conflict during military service

Abstract: Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, clinicians, and researchers (n = 39) engaged in Participatory Action Research to enhance understanding of the mental health impacts of …

Bridging the siloed landscape of health and wellness programming in the military: A systems approach to integration and communication

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Defense have implemented numerous health, wellness, and prevention programs aimed at improving readiness and …