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A population wide analysis of MCMI-IV symptom validity scales administered in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) is a psychological assessment tool commonly used in Veteran Affairs (VA) settings. However, no research has examined …

Exploring the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, moral injury and social support in a clinical sample of UK military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Increased exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is noted amongst military veterans, who also face unique occupational stressors during military …

Genetic architecture of suicidal ideation continuum: Latent profile analysis of data using the Million Veteran Program cohort

Abstract: Suicidal ideation (SI) and behavior are complex phenotypes, with multiple contributing risk-factors. This study used longitudinal data from the Million Veteran Program …

Efficacy of the STEP-Home transdiagnostic group workshop to improve functioning, anger, and impulse control in post-9/11 U.S. Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Post-9/11 U.S. combat veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring mental and physical health conditions that often lead to difficulty reintegrating and …

Building emotional self-awareness teletherapy in civilians and service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the early efficacy of Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy (BEST) at reducing alexithymia and improving emotional functioning in Civilians …

Childhood trauma, loneliness, social support, and PTSD/C-PTSD in lone and non-lone soldiers during the Israel-Hamas war

Abstract:Background: Childhood trauma is a form of complex trauma that impacts a broad range of biopsychosocial constructs, including a possible PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis. Complex …

Report on the Mental Health Program for Veterans (MHPV) for fiscal year 2025

Abstract: The Report on the Mental Health Program for Veterans (MHPV) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 is submitted in compliance with Texas Government Code, Section 434.354. For fiscal …

The military’s mental health crisis and the role of the media in communicating the problem

Abstract:In the past 20 years, the suicide rate among service members has increased, with more than 30,177 service members and veterans (Crawford & Lutz, 2021) who served during …

Feasibility and acceptability of caring cards: A peer-to-peer recovery-oriented suicide prevention intervention for US Veterans

Abstract: Caring Cards is a novel adaptation of caring contacts, where Veterans with a history of suicidality (card makers) create cards for Veterans with active suicidality …

VA healthcare: Prioritized access and utilization at the intersections of race and ethnicity with gender

Abstract:For U.S. military veterans, access to VA healthcare is determined by laws and policies, and involves military service factors (e.g., medals, POW, exposures), …

Leveraging COVID-19 to modernise depression care for VA primary care populations: Protocol for a sequential explanatory mixed method evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) integrated mental and physical health services to better detect and treat depression. Primary care nurses conduct …

“I'm not here to take anyone's guns away:” Provider perspectives and strategies for addressing the fear of firearm seizure among rural-residing Veterans

Abstract: Rural-residing Veterans experience higher rates of fatal and nonfatal firearm injury than their urban or civilian counterparts. Discussing firearm safety in clinical …