The Resurrection of Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation: Outcomes Across a Veterans Affairs Collaborative

Abstract: Despite empirical support for interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs improving functioning and quality of life, access to this treatment approach has decreased …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Dropout Among Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: High treatment dropout rates reported in recent literature have brought into question the effectiveness of trauma-focused posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments …

Living with Mesothelioma: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Male Military Veterans in the UK

Abstract: The UK has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world. Evidence in the United States suggests that mesothelioma may disproportionately affect military veterans. …

Research Translation for Military and Veteran Health: Research, Practice, Policy

Abstract: Military service presents unique challenges and opportunities for health care and public health. In the USA, there are over 2 million military servicemembers, 20 million …

Mindfulness as a Mediator between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems such as suicidal ideation …

Palliative and end-of-life care for military veterans: the forgotten few?

Summary: This article explores the experience of palliative and end-of-life care for veterans. The article considers ideas concerning the embodied experiences of military life and …

Coming home to the arts: theatre with military veterans and families

Abstract: Purpose: A significant number of military veterans and family members are living with post-traumatic stress, unmet mental health needs and isolation. There is growing …

Differences in childhood adversity, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are robustly associated with physical and mental health problems over the life span. Relatively limited research has examined the …

Evidence Brief: Detection and Treatment of Dental Problems on Chronic Disease Outcomes

Abstract: The ESP Coordinating Center (ESP CC) is responding to a request from the Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC) for an evidence brief on the relation …

Assessment of Suicidal Intent in Self-directed Violence and Subsequent Care Received Among Military Veterans: A National Study of Gender Differences

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration’s system for documenting self-directed violence (SDV) requires that clinicians make a determination of the suicidal …

E-Cigarette Use and Perceptions Among Veterans Receiving Outpatient Treatment in Veterans Affairs Substance Use and Mental Health Clinics

Abstract: Introduction:Individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health (MH) conditions have higher rates of cigarette smoking than the general population. Electronic …

Post-9/11 Veterans and Their Partners Improve Mental Health Outcomes with a Self-directed Mobile and Web-based Wellness Training Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This article evaluates the use of a web-based self-directed program to help develop wellness skills in veterans who served in the 'Global War on Terror'.