Extended release naltrexone for alcohol use disorders: quasi-experimental effects on mortality and subsequent detoxification episodes

Abstract: Background: Utilization of extended release naltrexone (XRN) for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has been limited, perhaps …

Stigma as a Barrier to Seeking Health Care Among Military Personnel With Mental Health Problems

Abstract: Approximately 60% of military personnel who experience mental health problems do not seek help, yet many of them could benefit from professional treatment. Across …

Risk Factors for Homelessness Among US Veterans

Abstract: Homelessness among US veterans has been a focus of research for over 3 decades. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) …

Anger in the UK Armed Forces. Strong Association With Mental Health, Childhood Antisocial Behavior, and Combat Role

Abstract: We assessed the strength of the association of several mental health problems, childhood difficulties, and combat role with anger, as well as the contribution of these …

A Brief Introduction to the Military Workplace Culture

Abstract: Background: Military culture and workplace are areas of interest for researchers across disciplines. However, few publications on military culture exist. …

A scope of the problem: Post-deployment reintegration challenges in a National Guard Unit

Abstract: Background: More Reserve and Guard members have been activated in the past few years than in any other time in history. In addition to the high rates of psychological …

Short-term Variability in Outpatient Pain Intensity Scores in a National Sample of Older Veterans with Chronic Pain

Abstract: Pain numeric rating scale (NRS) are often used to gather pain intensity information from veterans at outpatient appointments.Yet, little is known about how NRS scores …

Enhancing outreach for persons with serious mental illness: 12-month results from a cluster randomized trial of an adaptive implementation strategy

Abstract: Background: Few implementation strategies have been empirically tested for their effectiveness in improving uptake of evidence-based treatments or programs. This study …

Moving Forward: A Problem-Solving Training Program to Foster Veteran Resilience

Abstract: It is vital for mental health professionals serving veterans to be able to address the full range of needs presented by returning veterans, including those that affect a …

Are 60-Minute Prolonged Exposure Sessions With 20-Minute Imaginal Exposure to Traumatic Memories Sufficient to Successfully Treat PTSD? A Randomized Noninferiority Clinical Trial

Abstract: The study aims to determine whether 60-minute sessions of prolonged exposure (PE) that include 20 minutes of imaginal exposure (IE) are noninferior to the standard …

Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom

Abstract: Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article …

A Review of Organizational Strategies for Reducing Sexual Harassment: Insights from the U. S. Military

Abstract: Sexual harassment is a form of sexual victimization with its roots in sexism. Despite efforts to reduce its prevalence, it continues to be one of the most common forms …