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Provider perceptions of their patients' dropout from trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: Many patients who initiate prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) do not complete a full course, although little is known about how …

PTSD disability examinations in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A comparison of telehealth and in-person exams

Abstract: It is estimated that the VA will have rendered decisions on roughly 1.4 million disability claims in 2021. A substantial percentage of these are for mental health …

Perspectives of mental health professionals on the delivery of embedded mental health services for U.S. Air Force airmen

Abstract: United States Air Force (USAF) leadership implemented the integrated operational support care model, which involves embedding mental health professionals directly within …

It's All Very Well for Politicians in Whitehall to Run a War, But They're Not on the Ground: UK Military Veterans' Experiences of Betrayal-Based Moral Injury

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) has recently gained traction in the literature on military veteran distress; however, research often fails to distinguish between two widely cited yet …

A dyadic exploration of the associations between posttraumatic stress symptoms and posttraumatic growth among combat veterans and their parents: the role of distress tolerance

Abstract: Objective: Indirect exposure to traumatized combat veterans may facilitate positive transformations in the form of posttraumatic growth (PTG) among family members. We …

Multilevel factors in providers' decisions to utilize CPT in military- and veteran-serving treatment settings

Abstract: Numerous guidelines exist to inform decision-making regarding psychological treatment of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While strides have been made …

Exploring the Health and Well-Being of a National Sample of U.K. Treatment-Seeking Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans experience a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties compared with the general population. Research has highlighted veterans who experience …

Differences in mental health care service utilization in older veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research examining mental health care utilization in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) demonstrates that many people who may benefit from services do not …

The Role of PTSD Symptom Severity and Relationship Functioning in Male and Female Veterans' Mental Health Service Use

Abstract: Previous research has shown that difficulties in intimate relationships promote mental health treatment seeking for male veterans, but findings for female veterans have …

Psychological and spiritual factors affecting well-being among military personnel engaged in remote combat

Abstract: Introduction: Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) require multiple crewmembers to successfully operate the aircraft. RPAs shape modern warfare and pose challenges for the …

Peer-supported mobile mental health for veterans in primary care: a pilot study

Abstract: One in four veteran primary care patients suffers from a mental health condition; however, most do not receive any treatment for these problems. Mobile health (mHealth) …

Supporting the nation's transitioning veterans: narrative review of practices and recommendations for psychotherapy and counseling of veterans separating from military service

Abstract: Each year, approximately 200,000 service members transition out of military service and return to civilian life. For many, the stresses of this military-to-civilian …