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Effect of mental health staffing inputs on initiation of care among recently separated Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To estimate a causal relationship between mental health staffing and time to initiation of mental health care for new patients. Data sources and study setting: …

The effects of religiosity, spirituality, and sense of purpose on posttraumatic stress disorder treatment outcomes among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Religion/spirituality (R/S) is an important and commonly used resource for coping with difficult experiences and has been shown to reduce the development of …

Creatine concentration in the anterior cingulate cortex is associated with greater stress recovery from traumatic events: Preliminary evidence from a US Veteran sample

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by a prolonged stress response to potentially life-threatening events long after …

Applying the PTSD checklist-civilian and PTSD checklist for DSM-5 crosswalk in a traumatic brain injury sample: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: This study evaluates the use of the crosswalk between the PTSD Checklist-Civilian (PCL-C) and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) designed by Moshier et al. (2019) in a …

Implementation of a pharmacist-driven aspirin deprescribing protocol among older Veterans in a primary care setting

Abstract: Background: Recent cardiovascular guideline updates recommend against the use of aspirin for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in older …

Moral injury and suicidal ideation among female national guard members: Indirect effects of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness

Abstract: Numerous reports have linked moral injury (i.e., experience or perpetration of a morally unjust event) with suicidal ideation and outcomes; however, little is known …

Long-term opioid therapy trajectories in Veteran patients with and without substance use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research on veteran patient populations has identified distinct long-term opiod therapy (LTOT) dose trajectories. Recipients of these trajectories …

Risk of developing alcohol addiction in military personnel with different structures of negative emotional reactions and states after participation in hostilities

Abstract: On February 24, 2022, the armed forces of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. After participating in hostilities Ukrainian military personnel accumulated combat …

Family caregivers of service members in United States Department of Defense health care report impairment in longitudinal health outcomes

Abstract: Objective: To examine elevated symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures over 2 years in caregivers of service members with traumatic brain injury …

Trauma exposure, mental health, and mental health treatment among LGBTQ+ Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) veterans' and nonveterans' prevalence of potentially traumatic …

Executive functioning and anterior cingulate cortex volume as potential moderators of the combat exposure-PTSD relationship

Abstract: Combat, a common source of trauma in the military, is consistently predictive of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members deployed to Iraq and …

Relationship between the sense of belongingness and loneliness among U.S. Army active-duty soldiers and Veterans

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate differences in the sense of belonging and loneliness among U.S. Army active-duty soldiers and veterans. A total of 22 active-duty soldiers …