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Investigating the differential impact of psychosocial factors by patient characteristics and demographics on Veteran suicide risk through machine learning extraction of cross-modal interactions

Accurate prediction of suicide risk is crucial for identifying patients with elevated risk burden, helping ensure these patients receive targeted care. The US Department of Veteran …

EEG as a diagnostic tool and therapeutic monitor in traumatic brain injury: A sub-study methodology from the hyperbaric oxygen treatment for Veterans with traumatic brain injury randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly mild forms resulting from blast exposure, remains a diagnostic challenge among veterans due to delayed symptom …

Finding the forgotten: AI-driven suicide risk prevention through tailored resource referrals for U.S. Veterans

Abstract:The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) purports universal screening for veteran suicide risk. But a finer examination of the term ‘universal’ reveals a glaring …

Life goals collaborative care for a Veteran with bipolar disorder: A case illustration

Abstract: Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition marked by mood instability and elevated suicide risk, particularly among U.S. veterans, with treatment nonadherence contributing …

Physiological markers of trauma‐related nightmares among military personnel suffering from PTSD: A multicenter home‐recording study

Abstract:Aim: Despite being one of the most disabling symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—disrupting sleep continuity, reinforcing hyperarousal, and worsening …

A randomised waitlist-controlled trial protocol for examining the efficacy of a nature-based intervention (angling) for military Veterans and emergency service personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severely debilitating psychological condition that can affect one's capacity to work and well-being. Nature-based …

The relationship between shame, rumination, self-compassion, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

Abstract: Shame and the tendency to ruminate have been linked to the onset and persistence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). We examined …

Engaging service members and military spouses in the post-deployment transition: A program evaluation of the Brothers at War workshop intervention

Abstract: Reintegration following military deployment can pose significant, multifaceted challenges for service members (SM) and their families, often marked by psychological …

Evaluating the return on investment of U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Teams: A matched difference-in-differences study of readiness and economic outcomes

Abstract: PURPOSE: Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) is the United States Army's largest force modernization initiative aimed at preserving combat power by optimizing soldier …

Joint models targeting U.S. Army soldiers at high-risk of post-separation unemployment, homelessness, and suicide-related behaviors

Abstract: Transitioning service members (TSMs) leaving military service have high risks of unemployment, homelessness, nonfatal suicide attempt (SA), and suicide death. Data from …

Military service, depression, belonging, and suicidality among college students

Abstract: Background: Suicide remains a leading cause of early mortality, particularly among young adults under 35 years, with college students showing high rates of suicidal …

Real-world delivery of a transdiagnostic safety aid reduction treatment for anxiety and related symptoms among Veterans presenting to primary care

Abstract: Anxiety and related symptoms are common among veterans presenting to primary care. Research has shown that integrating mental health providers into primary care clinics, …