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Organizational caring as a predictor of good mental health in an operational naval environment

Abstract: Military service members encounter numerous stressors that adversely affect their mental health. These pervasive stressors emphasize the need to continually surveil, …

Ayahuasca in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: Mixed-methods case series evaluation in military combat Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although ayahuasca-a plant-based psychedelic-is discussed as promising in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), evidence so far remains …

Black Veteran use of video telehealth for mental health care

Abstract: Black veterans experience disparities in mental health (MH) care access and are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Video telehealth to home (VTH) may reduce …

Experiences of discrimination and mental health treatment seeking among LGBQ plus Veterans

Abstract: Veterans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and other minoritized sexual orientations (LGBQ+) experience significant stigma-related barriers to health care, …

Cannabis demand and use among Veterans: a prospective examination

Abstract: Objective: Cannabis demand (i.e., relative value), assessed cross-sectionally via a hypothetical marijuana purchase task (MPT), has been associated with use, problems, …

Psychometric properties of the Brief Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) among Chinese male sailors on 18-hr rotating shift schedule

Abstract: Sleep problems among shift workers have emerged as a public health concern in recent years. However, few validation studies of self-reported sleep quality questionnaires …

Health and social experiences of asian american and pacific islanders in the US military

Abstract: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) make up approximately 4%–5% of the total U.S. Armed Forces. Recent studies suggest a lack of adequate representation of …

Predicting marital health from adverse childhood experiences among United States Air Force active-duty personnel

Abstract: Marital dysfunction in military samples demands special scrutiny because of its concurrent and prospective linkages with a broad spectrum of mental and physical health …

Predicting suicidal ideation 3 months following intensive posttraumatic stress disorder treatment

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom change during a 3- and 2-week intensive treatment program (ITP)-based in cognitive …

The effects of masculine honor beliefs and beliefs in mental health stigma on honoring and supporting physical versus psychological injury in the military

Abstract: Physical and psychological injuries are very common in the military but are stigmatized differently in society (Goffman, 1963). Across two studies (N = 427), we examined …

Routine trauma-awareness of combat trauma in women combatants

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The current research aims to explore the nature of trauma experienced by female combatants. METHOD: Data were collected from two focus groups and a series of …

Preventing job loss and functional decline: Description and demonstration of the Veterans Health Administration Supported Employment: Engage and Keep (SEEK) program

Abstract: The high incidence of untreated mental health concerns among veterans can harm other areas of life, including employment. Loss of employment can lead to other adverse …