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APOE×BDNF interaction and poorer cognitive outcomes among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury: An exploratory study

Abstract: Objective: The authors examined the interaction between apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met alleles on neuropsychological …

African American female Veterans experiences with perceived racism within the Veteran's Healthcare Administration

Abstract: There is a lack of understanding of how perceived racism in Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) healthcare providers affects the delivery of healthcare services to …

Impacts of telehealth adoption on the quality of care for individuals with serious mental illness: Retrospective observational analysis of Veterans Affairs administrative data

Abstract: Background: Telehealth implementation can be challenging for persons with serious mental illness (SMI), which may impact their quality of care and health outcomes. The …

Comorbidity of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder: Outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapies among service members

Abstract: Objective: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are commonly comorbid mental health disorders. Exercise performed in the natural …

Implications of physical activity in reducing alcohol use for women Veterans: A narrative review

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) are a fast-growing population in the United States with concerning health disparities. Reports of increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and …

Concordance study of diagnoses and therapeutic management for military personnel evacuated for medico-psychological reasons: From the theater of operations to the military training hospital

Abstract: Introduction: The evolving global landscape has led to increased involvement of the French armed forces, exposing military personnel to operational challenges that can …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among U.S. service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

Generalized anxiety disorder screening scores are associated with greater treatment need among Veterans with depression

Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …

Does smoking cessation reduce other substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and pain symptoms? Results from an emulated hypothetical randomized trial of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: Quitting smoking may lead to improvement in substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and pain, especially among high-risk populations who are more likely to …

Systematic literature review: Nature-based interventions for Veterans

Abstract: Many veterans are not seeking treatment for their mental health needs. Traditional evidence-based practice approaches, (e.g., cognitive processing therapy, cognitive …

Why do Veterans not respond as well as civilians to trauma-focused therapies for PTSD?

Abstract: This column first reviews evidence that veterans have poorer response to trauma-focused therapies for PTSD compared to civilians. We then consider several explanations …

‘He’s never been the same’: Children’s perception of moral injury in parents post military deployment

Abstract: Introduction: As the prevalence of potentially morally injurious events appears to be increasing in modern deployment settings, it is vital for health care providers and …