Veteran Affairs chaplains and addiction care: Current training gaps and needs

Abstract: Spirituality in addiction treatment is important to holistic care, yet many chaplains in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) frequently encounter these issues without …

A preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of massed delivery of PTSD psychotherapy in VA residential treatment

Abstract: Massed (≥ 3 times a week) delivery of psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has emerged as an alternative to traditional "spaced" (weekly/bi-weekly) …

Examining the efficacy of a digital therapeutic to prevent suicidal ideation and behaviors in a primary care setting: Design and methodology of a randomized controlled trial with military service members

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death among active-duty military personnel. Although specialty mental health services are readily available, primary care clinics represent …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicide ideation, attempt, and risk among active-duty service members and Veterans: A systematic review with three meta-analyses of associations and moderators

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an established risk factor for suicidality in service members and veterans (SM/Vs). However, no meta-analysis has examined …

Prevalence and correlates of subjective cognitive decline in older United States military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) has been associated with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Using data from the National Health and Resilience …

Exploring goal-concordant medication use among VA community living center residents with dementia

Abstract: Background: Documentation of patient goals and preferences within medical records has the potential to align medication use with goals of care (GoC) and individualize …

Supporting community engagement for Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization: Perspectives from clinical, personal, and community supporters

Abstract: Recently psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide soon after discharge. Social connectedness is a robust protective factor against suicide; …

Tobacco cessation prescription rates among Veterans living with human immunodeficiency virus who smoke

Abstract: Introduction: Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, with prevalence remaining dangerously high in at-risk groups, …

A psychoanalytic informed approach to the management of trauma and stressor related disorders in the Navy operational setting

Abstract: Military mental health providers will find themselves evaluating and treating service members for trauma and stressor-related disorders across various settings, including …

Differences across service era in a Veterans Affairs assessment clinic: Observations from the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–2–Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF)

Abstract: Broadband personality measures, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) family of instruments, are commonly used as diagnostic aids within the …

Missed opportunities for tobacco dependence treatment among US Veterans referred for lung cancer screening: An observational cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) should be offered to all lung cancer screening (LCS) participants who smoke. We sought to examine the provision of TDT among …

Factors associated with treatment retention and symptom trajectories for Veterans in dialectical behavior therapy

Abstract: Objective: There is limited research examining factors associated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment retention among veterans, who are of critical interest …