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A rapid review of the barriers and facilitators of mental health service access among Veterans and their families

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning to civilian life after military service can be challenging for both Veterans and their families. Accessible mental health services are crucial …

Insomnia, social disconnectedness, and suicidal ideation severity in underserved Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Insomnia, characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, is a robust transdiagnostic correlate of suicidal ideation (SI). Nevertheless, there …

Design and methodology of the first open-label trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder: Considerations for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly co-occur and are associated with more severe symptomatology than either disorder …

Suicide prevention providers' perspectives on addressing social determinants of health for at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Suicide prevention is a top clinical priority within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While research consistently shows that suicide risk is associated …

Operator syndrome: Nursing care and considerations for military Special Operators

Abstract: Operator syndrome is a common and predictable constellation of interrelated medical and psychiatric conditions and social and functional impairments experienced by …

Prevalence and risk factors for the development of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder in a large US military cohort

Abstract: While bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are prevalent in military populations, an understanding of risk and protective factors is limited by a lack of …

Executive functioning in posttraumatic stress disorder: Understanding how inhibition, switching, and test modality affect reaction times

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked to deficits in executive functioning, but the literature suggests these associations are inconsistent. …

Battling on two fronts: The mental wellbeing of war zone medics

Abstract: The essential roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals commissioned on the frontlines of active war zone/s are indispensible, wherein they are explicitly …

Bidirectional associations between probable eating disorders and mental health conditions among military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Although prior research has examined the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) such as binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa (BN) among military personnel, less …

UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2023/24

This official statistic provides information on medical discharges among UK regular service personnel. The bulletin focuses on medical discharges within the most recent financial …

Increased [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in the left pallidum in military Veterans with blast-related mild traumatic brain injury: Potential as an imaging biomarker and mediation with executive dysfunction and cognitive impairment

Abstract: Blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (blast-mTBI) can result in a spectrum of persistent symptoms leading to substantial functional impairment and reduced quality of …

Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in eating disorder onset among US military service members

Abstract: Bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are the most prevalent eating disorders (EDs) among military personnel. Although sex differences are noted in ED …