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Pilot study of telehealth delivery of horticultural therapy (TeleHT) as an acceptable intervention and in reducing suicide risk factors in Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Converging evidence indicates that Horticultural Therapy (HT) contributes to significant reductions in stress, loneliness, and depression, notable risk …

Developing a culturally relevant community suicide needs assessment tool for rural Hispanic Veterans in Puerto Rico

Abstract: Background: Over the last two decades, suicide rates among Hispanics Veterans have increased most rapidly among those living in rural areas and little is known about how …

Examining suicide disparities among rural-dwelling Hispanic Veterans: A quality improvement project

Abstract: Background: Over the last decade rural Hispanic Veterans have had the largest percent increase in suicide rate amongst all Veterans. Despite these alarming statistics, …

Exposures and bladder cancer risk among military Veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To investigate potential carcinogenic exposures in military personnel that are implicated in the development of bladder cancer. Methods: This systematic review …

Equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ residents: Lessons learned from the initial long-term care equality index (LEI)

Abstract: Objectives: Most older adults with lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, and related identities (LGBTQ+) are concerned about receiving lower-quality …

Persistent distress related to systemic racism among black Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Background: Distress related to systemic racism in the public service and healthcare systems is linked to adverse mental health sequelae in racial and ethnic minority …

Evaluating the effectiveness of safety plans for mitigating suicide risk in two samples of psychiatrically hospitalized military Veterans

Abstract: Although safety plans (SPs), following the Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention protocol, are required for suicidal veterans receiving treatment in the Veterans …

Corrigendum to 'Predicting non-response to ketamine for depression: An exploratory symptom-level analysis of real-world data among military Veterans'

Abstract: Reports an error in 'Predicting non-response to ketamine for depression: An exploratory symptom-level analysis of real-world data among military veterans' by Eric A. …

Successful aging in US Veterans with mental disorders: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence and correlates of successful aging in US veterans who screened positive for current major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized …

Suicide among Veterans in Veterans Health Administration care: Differences in methods by tier of predicted suicide risk

Abstract: Veterans' suicide rates exceed those of non-Veteran adults, and Veteran suicides more often involve firearms. However, the relationship between Veteran characteristics …

Role of homelessness and psychiatric disorders in suicide deaths among Veterans: A four-way decomposition analysis

Abstract: Homelessness and suicide are top priorities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This study examined the various pathways involving homelessness, substance …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans admitted to VA community living centers: Prevalence and risk correlates

Abstract: Objectives: To examine prevalence and risk correlates for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring during or after admission to a Veterans Administration (VA) …