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Using full dive virtual reality to operationalize warfighter resilience: From proof of concept and usability of hardware and software to upcoming integrated psychological skills training

Abstract: Introduction: Modern warfare operations are volatile, highly complex environments, placing immense physiological, psychological, and cognitive demands on the warfighter. …

Occupational rehabilitation of Israel Defense Forces Veterans with PTSD: A 5‐year follow‐up

Abstract: The MOD Rehabilitation Department (RD) offers three types of rehabilitation tracks (RTs): (a) education, (b) work placement, (c) economic independence. This study aimed …

An observational cohort study of alcohol use and cognitive difficulties among post-9/11 Veterans with and without TBI and PTSD

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol use are highly prevalent among military Veterans and independently associated …

The effects of platoon leader mental health and resilience training on soldier problematic anger

Abstract: Introduction: The DoD has prioritized programs to optimize readiness by enhancing resilience of its service members. Problematic anger in the military is an issue that …

Defining military sexual trauma: Establishing parameters and perspectives

Abstract: Background: The term military sexual trauma [MST] is increasingly used to describe instances of sexual harassment/assault that occur between serving personnel during …

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 …

Efficacy and implementation planning across the Veterans Affairs polytrauma system of care: Protocol for the REACH Intervention for caregivers of Veterans and Service members with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: The responsibility of care for Veterans and Service Members (V/SMs) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often defaults to informal family caregivers. Caregiving …

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, …

Theater as a rhetorical social intervention: Using trauma responsive rhetoric with military and Veteran communities

Abstract: Trauma is pervasive in military culture; twenty years of war has led many in my community to face a breakdown in identity, agency, meaning and integrity. Cases of …

Dimensions of posttraumatic stress disorder and menopause-related health in midlife women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked with menopause symptoms (eg, vasomotor, urinary) and their sequelae (eg, sexual difficulties). However, …

Entrapment in the military context: Factor structure and associations with suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Abstract: Background: Improved understanding of how US service members transition from chronic/baseline to acute suicide risk is warranted. One such model, the Integrated …