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The moderating effects of self-compassion on the relationship between shame and depression in military populations

Abstract: The U.S. Military has faced a continuous rise in mental health concerns reported by service members and veterans (Currier et al., 2017; Rosenheck & Fontana, 2007). …

Prevalence of burnout among military personnel in the plateau region of China: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Objectives: The geographical environment and military activities in the plateau area pose potential work-related stressors for military personnel, leading to burnout …

Beliefs about mental health treatment, treatment initiation, and suicidal behaviors among Veterans and service members at‐risk for suicide and not in treatment

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research has identified a variety of barriers to mental health care among military personnel and veterans, despite high rates of mental health …

Risk and protective factors of probable binge eating disorder in US military spouses: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Family Study

Abstract: Binge eating disorder (BED) is a public health concern that has received little research attention in military families. More research is needed to identify risk and …

Biomarkers associated with depression improvement in Veterans with Gulf War illness using the low-glutamate diet

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom neurological disorder affecting veterans of the Gulf War that is commonly comorbid with depression. A secondary data …

Examining the psychological measures and feasibility of recreational trail rides in reducing cravings for addictive substances among Veterans: A replication pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Equine-assisted services have been gaining popularity as complementary therapies for a variety of populations with a diversity of diagnoses. Interventions …

The emotional impact of suicide assessment: A qualitative study of military family medicine residents

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Assessing suicide risk in primary care settings has become standard practice; however, the emotional toll on medical providers remains …

Increasing risk of cannabis use disorder among U.S. Veterans with chronic pain: 2005-2019

Abstract: Aim: Medical cannabis use is legal in most U.S. states for chronic pain. Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) patients are disproportionately affected by such pain and …

Greater coupling of pain intensity and opioid craving after delaying methadone dose among Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Individuals maintained on methadone commonly report greater pain between daily doses. Despite a strong theoretical link, little is known about the temporal …

Variation in psychosocial symptom change: A preliminary examination of Veterans in early medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Risk for Medication treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) dropout is greatest during early treatment. To optimize MOUD outcomes, it is critical to identify …

Prevalence of four types of social support and their relation to mental health among low-income US Veterans: Implications for community health

Abstract: To provide a comprehensive examination of different types of social support and associations with mental health among U.S. military veterans, a group vulnerable to …

US military Veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment: A qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to explore US veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, patient–provider conversations, and care in the Veterans Health …