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Relationship between specific posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicidality in a sample of American Veterans: A network analysis

Abstract: Background: Military veterans are at heightened risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidality, yet the relationship between specific posttraumatic stress …

Residential factors associated with mental health in United States Veterans, Air Force military, and Air Force employees

Abstract: Individuals in Westernized countries spend most of their time indoors. However, exploration of residential building factors that may influence occupants’ mental health …

Secondary traumatization among mental health officers who treat patients with non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal behaviour

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military mental health officers (MHOs) often encounter soldiers who express distress through threats or attempts of self-injury or suicide. Research shows that …

Substance use and use disorders among Veterans on long-term opioid therapy

Abstract: Background: Few studies have reported on the prevalence and health risks associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SU/SUD) in Veterans who use long-term …

Comparing loneliness assessment tools in a Veteran's community

Abstract:Problem Statement: The current screening practices used in the Vet Center may not effectively capture veterans’ levels of loneliness. With increasing recognition of the …

Trends in cervical cancer screening modality in the active component U.S. military, 2013-2023

Abstract: Cervical cancer screening recommendations have evolved in the past 20 years. Several recent studies have reported on practice pattern changes in the U.S. in response to …

Identifying opioid relapse during COVID-19 using natural language processing of nationwide Veterans Health Administration electronic medical record data

Abstract: Novel and automated means of opioid use and relapse risk detection are needed. Unstructured electronic medical record data, including written progress notes, can be mined …

The influence of selected demographic and academic factors on the persistence to degree completion of military Veterans at a research university in the South

Abstract:A large number of veterans leave the military each year, hoping to reacclimate successfully to civilian society while utilizing the knowledge and skills they acquired in …

Exploring the dissociative subtype of PTSD: The role of early-life trauma, cortisol, and inflammatory profiles

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous mental health condition, characterized by diverse symptom profiles and biological underpinnings. A dissociative …

The relationship between experience and training with counselor confidence in working with Veterans

Abstract:Up to 65% of veterans deployed in combat or returning from combat regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, yet up to 50% do not …

The impact of multi-systems utilization on the health outcomes of Mississippi Veterans experiencing stroke: Policy implications

Abstract:Stroke poses a global threat, as it is the third-leading cause of disability and the secondleading cause of death worldwide (Owolab et al., 2022). In the United States, …

Associations between interpersonal trauma histories, perpetrator characteristics, and mental health symptom profiles among Veterans seeking treatment associated with military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST), an unfortunately common experience reported by U.S. service members and veterans, frequently leads to symptoms of posttraumatic stress …