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Comparison of telehealth and in-person mental health care in military Veterans and active-duty Service Members

Abstract: Telehealth services are increasingly utilized to improve mental health care access for active-duty service members (ADSM) and military veterans. This article examines …

The development of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consultation program to support system-wide implementation of high-quality PTSD care for Veterans

Abstract: Among veterans, there is a 7% lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Goldstein et al., 2016), with this diagnosis being linked to poor health and …

Impact of housing on mentally ill unhoused Veterans’ readmissions to Veterans Affairs (VA) inpatient psychiatric services

Abstract: Unhouseness, also known as homelessness, coupled with mental illness, causes health problems for some veterans; financial difficulties, unemployment, and lack of …

Suicide prevention and older adult Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to inform health-care providers about suicide prevention in older veterans. There is a higher rate of suicide in older adults. Older adults …

Enhancing Primary Care and Mental Health Integration for Women Veterans with Complex Healthcare Needs Using Evidence-Based Quality Improvement

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans with co-morbid medical and mental health conditions face persistent barriers accessing high-quality health care. Evidence-based quality …

Partnership Building for Scale-Up in the Veteran Sponsorship Initiative: Strategies for Harnessing Collaboration to Accelerate Impact in Suicide Prevention

Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the implementation and trust-building strategies associated with successful partnership formation in scale-up of the Veteran Sponsorship …

Longitudinal Changes in the PTSD Symptom Network Following Trauma-Focused Treatment in Military Populations: Identifying Central Symptoms and the Role of Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition affecting military populations, with a higher prevalence compared to the general population. Despite the …

Cognition and Amyloid-β in Older Veterans: Characterization and Longitudinal Outcomes of Data-Derived Phenotypes

Abstract: Background: Within older Veterans, multiple factors may contribute to cognitive difficulties. Beyond Alzheimer’s disease (AD), psychiatric (e.g., PTSD) and health …

Enhanced Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation versus Treatment as Usual for ICD-11 Complex PTSD: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (The RESTORE Trial)

Abstract: Introduction: Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a relatively new condition in ICD-11. This pilot randomised controlled trial aimed to compare a four-module intervention developed …

The Veterans Crisis Line: Relations Among Immediate Call Outcomes and Treatment Contact and Utilization Following the Call

Abstract: Objective: Crisis line callers experience reductions in distress and suicidal ideation and utilize more health care following calls. The purpose of this study was to …

High Rates of Eye Surgery Cancellation in Veterans Related to Mental Health

Abstract: Introduction: Approximately 9 million veterans receive health care at the Veterans Health Administration, many of whom have psychiatric illnesses. The military continues …

The Prevalence of Sexual Harassment and Bullying Among Norwegian Afghanistan Veterans: Does Workplace Harassment Disproportionately Impact the Mental Health and Life Satisfaction of Female Soldiers?

Abstract: Experiencing sexual harassment and bullying during military service can lead to negative consequences for a soldier's mental health and life satisfaction, including …