Clinician assessed rates of PTSD and complex PTSD in a medical‐rehabilitation sample of active‐duty military personnel in the armed forces of Ukraine

Abstract:Introduction: Millions of people have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) since Russia's invasion in 2014, but there is currently no information about the …

Real world hospitalizations in US Veterans treated for metastatic prostate cancer with combination therapy

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Treatment of metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) has traditionally included combination therapy of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with …

Test-retest reliability of the blast exposure threshold survey in United States service members and Veterans

Abstract: The Blast Exposure Threshold Survey (BETS) is a recently developed measure of lifetime blast exposure. Although promising, it is considered a fundamental tenet to …

Trauma exposure across the lifespan is associated with persistent mild TBI symptoms in US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in military veterans, with most symptoms fully resolving within weeks but some persisting for months or years …

High-risk profiles for polysubstance use among Veterans: Associations of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and sexual assault in a clinical cohort

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among military veterans, with severe substance use and polysubstance use disorder (poly-SUD) related to worse clinical …

Mystical experiences during magnesium-Ibogaine are associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms in Veterans

Abstract: Ibogaine is an atypical psychedelic that evokes unique subjective effects, including mystical experiences. Mystical experiences have shown a mediating effect on clinical …

Effects of TBI history and sleep on subjective cognition in Veterans: A VA Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue often linked to cognitive dysfunction, with poor sleep further compounding these difficulties. While poor …

Primary prevention of PTSD symptoms in combat-deploying soldiers using attention bias modification: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence suggests that attentional threat avoidance is associated with increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluated the …

Development of a military mental health training program aiming to promote mental health and operational readiness in the Danish armed forces: an intervention mapping approach

Abstract: Mental health and operational readiness are essential to soldiers' ability to perform under pressure. Yet within military systems, the mental domain has often been …

Racial differences in adverse events after androgen deprivation in Veterans with prostate cancer

Abstract: Importance: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PC) has been linked to adverse events, such as cardiac events and osteoporosis. Whether these …

Factors influencing the implementation of integrated prevention programming in the United States military: Qualitative perspectives from recipients, implementers, and leaders

Abstract: The link between sexual assault (SA) and alcohol misuse (AM) documented in both military and civilian settings suggests that integrating SA and AM prevention programming …

Veteran suicide prevention in the USA: Evaluating strategies and outcomes within Face the Fight

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with rates nearly twice those of the general population. Addressing this challenge requires …