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A method for enhancing specialty skills of practicing psychologists: Independent learning plan experiences among psychologists working in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The current workforce lacks enough trained psychologists specializing in geriatric mental health (i.e., geropsychologists) to meet the population's needs. The Veterans …

Postpartum depressive symptom severity among childbearing Veterans: Examining contributions of environmental indices

Abstract: Veterans are at increased risk of experiencing postpartum depression yet are understudied. Environmental factors like rurality and resource richness are associated with …

Provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening and the importance of a clinical pathway in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative study

Abstract: We explored U.S. provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening, implementation, and clinical pathways in the Veterans Health Administration using …

Role of homelessness and incarceration in time-to-decision on Veterans Affairs disability benefits for a mental health condition

Abstract: Homelessness and incarceration are major psychosocial concerns in the United States that may be mitigated by access to disability benefits. Data from the Veterans …

Veterans' engagement in mindfulness practices following intervention

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions are complementary and integrative health interventions, widely used for mental health. However, while these interventions show significant …

Feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes: A pilot trial of the enhancing social function in older Veterans with PTSD (ESVP) group intervention

Abstract: Poor social function is associated with negative health outcomes and premature mortality in older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This pilot …

Rapid assessment of user feedback of PTSD Coach: A posttraumatic stress mental health app for Veterans and civilians

Abstract: Mobile mental health applications (apps) have been shown to be helpful tools among trauma-exposed groups. Previous studies have emphasized the feasibility, user …

Facilitating assessment of symptoms and behaviors using a smartphone application to identify at-risk sailors

Abstract: During deployments, Navy personnel have reported concerning levels of mental health symptoms, as well as suicidal ideation. Upstream efforts are needed to identify and …

Staff perspectives on implementing dialectical behavior therapy skills groups in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Reducing veteran suicide is a high priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). While dialectical behavior therapy skills groups (DBT-SG) may be as effective as …

Antipsychotic and mood stabilizer receipt for Veterans Affairs patients with PTSD: A national investigation

Abstract: Objective: Treatment guidelines recommend only a few medications for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is substantial guideline-nonconcordant …

Functioning and disability consequences of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam era men and women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) negatively impacts functioning and disability, particularly when comorbid with mental health diagnoses. Posttraumatic stress disorder …

Trajectories of posttraumatic stress in military peacekeepers: A longitudinal analysis over 23 years

Abstract: Objective: This study investigated trajectories of posttraumatic stress in Norwegian peacekeepers over a 23-year period, focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of …