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Ukraine: Meeting the mental health needs of service Veterans

Abstract: The current conflict in Ukraine is a tragedy of epic proportions that without doubt is causing serious psychological damage with inevitable long term consequences …

I'm about to explode, i'm about to strangle: emotional experiences of Turkish veterans and their spouses diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine in depth the experiences of Turkish veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their spouses in …

Veterans' experiences of moral injury, treatment and recommendations for future support

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) significantly impacts the lives of many UK military veterans however, there is a lack of manualised treatment to address the needs of this population. …

An analysis of media coverage of the transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a challenging period for recently released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, and there is a lack …

The self-reported impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological health of U.S. Air Force cyber personnel

Abstract: U.S. Air Force cyber personnel were faced with changes in their workplace, fitness routines, and personal lives during the COVID19 pandemic. Adjusting to COVID-19-related …

“It Made Me Not Want to See Him…”: The Role of Patient-Provider Communication in Influencing Rural-Dwelling Women Veterans’ Motivation to Seek Health Care for Managing Chronic Pain

Abstract: Despite being high health care utilizers, many women Veterans perceive their pain condition to be poorly understood by their providers, which can be a strong demotivator …

Implementing a social needs screening and referral program among veterans: assessing circumstances & offering resources for needs (ACORN)

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system routinely screens Veterans for food insecurity, housing instability, and intimate partner violence, …

Towards a trauma-informed social security system

Abstract:  This report originates from the ‘Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers’  project at the University of Salford, the only substantive research in the UK to focus on …

National survey of lung cancer screening practices in Veterans Health Administration facilities

Abstract: Lung cancer screening can save lives through the early detection of lung cancer, and professional societies recommend key lung cancer screening program components to …

Meaning(s) of transition(s) from military to civilian life at the intersection with mental health: implications for clinical settings

Abstract: The experiences of military personnel moving into civilian life can be varied for the individual, families and communities. This paper aims to shed light on the various …

The integration of harm reduction services in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): A qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators

Abstract: Background: Substance use is common among U.S. military veterans and veterans are at high risk for negative consequences associated with substance use, such as …

Treating opioid use disorder in veterans with co-occurring substance use: A qualitative study with buprenorphine providers in primary care, mental health, and pain settings

Abstract: Background: Most people with opioid use disorder (OUD) have co-occurring substance use, which is associated with lower receipt of OUD medications (MOUD). Expanding MOUD …