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Toward increasing relevance of the US Army's deployment cycle resilience training: A quality improvement evaluation

Abstract: Introduction: The Deployment Cycle Resilience Training (DCRT) is a rebranded and revised version of the initial deployment resilience training called Battlemind, that was …

Navigating mental health risks among Australian military Veterans: Insights for general practice

Abstract: Introduction: Between 40% and 60% of military Veterans who experience mental health problems are not seeking the formal help they need. However, the use of general …

Firearms lethal means safety among Veterans: Attitudes toward involving a concerned significant other

Abstract: Introduction: This quality improvement project evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of involving concerned significant others (CSOs) in lethal means safety with …

Informing peer support programs for active duty military spouses of US Army soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Military spouses experience stressors adapting to the careers of service members. The Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) is a group peer support …

Resilient relationships: Role of partner responsiveness and relationship satisfaction in posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Research examining relationship quality among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) largely focuses on the negative impact PTSD can have on …

Self-care among military spouses and partners: Developing the Military and Veteran Spouse Self-Care Inventory (MVSSCI)

Abstract: Introduction: The need for a culturally appropriate, practical measure of self-care was identified during a peer support program evaluation conducted by the Institute of …

Treatment preferences among Canadian military Veterans with chronic low back pain: Mixed-methods cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Introduction: Patients are more willing to initiate and engage in treatments they are predisposed toward; however, Canadian military Veterans’ preferences for managing …

A question of oversight: A naturalistic study of military Veteran perspectives on outreach events and readjustment resources

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have explored how U.S. military Veterans perceive outreach events designed to aid in their transition out of military service. Responding to …

Army spouses' mental health treatment engagement: The role of barriers to care

Abstract: Introduction: Military spouses are exposed to unique stressors that could put them at greater risk for developing mental health issues requiring mental health services. …

Bath salt use in the military: Experiences with synthetic cathinone use among justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Ring-substituted cathinone derivatives emerged in Europe in the mid-2000s. These synthetic stimulants, colloquially called bath salts, reached the United …

Building capacity to care for Veterans and families: Results of a mental health service provider needs assessment

Abstract: Introduction: Community mental health service providers are an integral element of support in the Canadian mental health system for Veterans, yet their capacity needs …

Canada's Veterans' second coming of age: Why it is time to explore the needs of our newest generation of older Veterans

Abstract: This article explores the evolving challenges and policy responses to the aging population of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans. As Canada approaches the status of a …