Military launching! to adulthood: A cultural adaptation of a group therapy program for military-dependent young adults with autism spectrum disorder transitioning to adulthood

Abstract: Objectives: The transition to adulthood poses distinct challenges for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (ages 18-25), particularly in establishing and …

Polygenic risk, Agent Orange exposure, and lymphoid neoplasms in the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Importance: Agent Orange (AO), a toxic herbicide mixture contaminated with carcinogenic dioxin, was widely used during the Vietnam War. Although epidemiologic evidence …

The family wellness program: A bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program for intimate partners of warfighters following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: This report details a bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program as a result of a collaboration between two United …

Understanding Veterans' perceived improvement in PTSD treatment: Examining its association with clinical predictors and clinically meaningful improvement thresholds

Abstract: Background: Patients' perceived improvement has utility in contextualizing markers of treatment success, often measured through PTSD severity, other clinical factors, and …

Assessment of two online interventions for Veterans with chronic pain: Protocol for a randomized controlled efficacy trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts US veterans who manage numerous negative pain-related outcomes. There is an urgent …

Environmental and occupational risks to reproductive health in women service members and Veterans

Abstract: Women have played a vital role in the U.S. military for decades, with their presence steadily increasing. However, despite this growth, research on the unique …

Improving early intervention: Identifying risk factors for UK military Veterans that access military charities—a case-control study and an AI-powered predictive model open access

Abstract: Some veterans face unique physical, mental, and social challenges, leading them to seek assistance from military charities. This case-control study uses data from the …

Moral injury and substance use among Veterans: Opportunities and challenges in rural areas

Abstract: Veterans experience substantial health disparities, which are compounded in rural areas where health care access is limited. Many Veterans experience service-associated …

"My body will remember what my mind wants to forget": Towards a bio-cultural vulnerability model of Veteran multi-morbidity

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …

The transition to civilian life in the context of chronic pain: Qualitative and exploratory research

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a significant challenge for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, with approximately 39% experiencing …

Understanding the transition to long-term care: Perceptions of family care partners of older adult Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans and their family care partners represent a unique demographic with specific needs that may differ from those of the general population. The …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration.Objectives: The current study …