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Peer-to-peer support in a suicidal crisis: Comparing traditional in-person training with virtual reality (VR) training among United States Air Force personnel

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and has risen over the past 15 years, including among military personnel. This study explores virtual reality (VR) …

Patterns and trends in prevalent central nervous system stimulant use in US Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may experience cognitive and behavioral symptoms resembling attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder …

Outcomes of a Veteran-specific pain management programme by remote technology-based delivery: An observational study

Abstract: Introduction: A residential pain management programme for military veterans with high medical and psychological comorbidity was adapted for remote delivery. This study …

Rehabilitation outcomes of service members and Veterans with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine changes in mild-to-moderate TBI-related symptoms among service members and veterans (SM/Vs) following participation in a 5-site inpatient …

Assessment and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder in Veterans with PTSD: A qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: The comorbidity of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common and leads to worse clinical and psychosocial outcomes than PTSD …

Burden of insomnia disorder among US active-duty military personnel

Abstract:Background and Objectives: Insomnia is highly prevalent among military personnel, with many gaps in knowledge. The purpose of this study was to quantify the medical, …

Learning from the beyond-human animal: Wildlife encounters in Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are a type of interaction between humans and other species with a goal of advancing human health. Native American teachings provide a …

Intimate partner violence in United States military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant concern among military personnel and veterans, yet few studies have examined its prevalence and correlates in nationally …

The prevalence of chronotype and associations with patient-reported outcomes among military Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and COMISA

Abstract: Objective: Among military veterans, it is unclear whether insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) carry disproportionate …

Leveraging social media and crowdsourcing to recruit and retain military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder or experience of harmful gambling for mHealth interventions: Descriptive study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans may be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is often comorbid with harmful and …

Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and BPD symptoms benefit from dialectical behavior therapy: Effects of PTSD on BPD symptom trajectories

Abstract: Among those with borderline personality disorder (BPD), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered a frontline treatment for reducing impulsivity and suicidality …

A multi-site observational evaluation of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association model of equine-assisted psychotherapy for Veteran trauma survivors

Abstract: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary outcomes of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) model of …