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Mental health challenges and barriers to Veterans’ adjustment to civilian life on the U.S.–Mexico border

Abstract: Background: Seeking mental health care is crucial for supporting effective reintegration among veterans. The U.S.–Mexico border presents a compelling and urgent case …

Criminal justice system involvement among US military Veterans: prevalence, correlates, and mental health burden

Abstract: Studies of justice system involvement (JSI) among U.S. military veterans have yielded mixed results regarding both prevalence and correlates due in part to sampling …

Female brain and endocrinological research–Veteran (FemBER-Vet) study: A study protocol for identifying endocrinological, lifestyle and psychosocial determinants of brain health outcomes in female Veterans for future intervention success

Abstract: Background: Recent studies have demonstrated a greater risk of dementia in female veterans compared to civilians; with the highest prevalence noted for former service …

Harnessing national data systems to understand circumstances surrounding Veteran suicide: Linking Department of Veterans Affairs and National Violent Death Reporting System data

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide compared to non-Veteran U.S. adults. Data sources and analyses to inform prevention efforts, especially for those …

Facilitating posttraumatic growth among U.S. military Veterans: Evaluating an innovative training program

Abstract: Studies indicate that 87% of U.S. veterans experience at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime, with approximately 34% of these being combat-related. …

Facilitators and barriers to implementing mental health apps among interdisciplinary staff in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) developed evidence-informed mental health mobile applications (MH apps) to supplement treatment and serve as self-care …

Persistence and patterns of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), medical, and social dysfunction in male military Veterans 50 years after deployment to Vietnam

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We examined long-term patterns of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and behavioral outcomes in Vietnam veterans. METHODS: A random sample of 12,400 …

“You wished the ground would open and swallow you up”: Expert opinions on shame, the collective, and other cultural considerations for suicide prevention among Asian American and Pacific Islander Veterans

Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide remain elevated among U.S. Veterans and have increased disproportionately among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Veterans. …

Daily associations between sleep and alcohol use among Veterans: Acute and cumulative effects

Abstract: Background and Aims: Military veterans demonstrate high rates of heavy drinking and insomnia, but few if any studies have tested real‐world, daily associations between …

A network analysis of clinician-rated posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder symptom clusters in a sample of Veterans seeking outpatient treatment

Abstract: The presentation of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) differs by substance type. The current study applied network analysis …

Feasibility of a virtual adaptation of a yoga intervention for Veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a yoga intervention for veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Investigating amygdala nuclei volumes in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional study using clinical routine data

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and Adjustment Disorder (AdjD) are highly prevalent among military personnel, often …