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Repetitive Low-level Blast Exposure and Neurocognitive Effects in Army Ranger Mortarmen

Abstract: Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. …

The United Kingdom Armed Forces Veterans’ Health and Gambling Study

Abstract: International evidence shows that military veterans (i.e., regulars and reserves who have served for at least one day) are at increased risk of gambling-related harm. As …

Transitioning from the Battlefield: A Theoretical Model for the Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Gender Diverse Veterans

This article summarizes what is known about PTSD in gender-diverse veterans and proposes a theoretical model to describe how bio-sociocultural factors in this population may …

Evaluating a Whole Health Approach to Enhance Veteran Care: Exploring the Staff Experience

Abstract: The Whole Health Initiative is a redesign of health care delivery that focuses on administering personalized veteran health plans rather than focusing on treating …

Co-use of Tobacco Products and Cannabis among Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation of Prevalence and Associations with Mental Health Outcomes

Abstract: While tobacco product (such as combustible cigarettes and nicotine vaping products) and cannabis use rates remain high in the general United States (U.S.) population, …

Associations between justice involvement and PTSD and depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Both homelessness and criminal justice involvement can impact mental health symptoms and increase risk for suicide. Despite this, few studies have examined their …

The Relationship Between Pain Severity, Insomnia, and Suicide Attempts Among a National Veteran Sample Initiating Pain Care

Abstract: We assessed the longitudinal association of suicide attempts by moderate to severe pain and insomnia before and after the initiation of pain services among veterans. A …

Creative Forces programming with military families: Art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and music therapy brief vignettes

Abstract: Creative arts therapists (art therapists, dance/movement therapists, and music therapists) administer assessments and interventions that support the holistic well-being …

Military Exposures Predict Mental Health Symptoms in Explosives Personnel but Not Always as Expected

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the unique and combined associations of various military stress exposures with positive and negative mental health symptoms in …

Self-reported auditory problems are associated with adverse mental health outcomes and alcohol misuse in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Auditory problems, such as hearing loss and tinnitus, have been associated with mental health problems and alcohol misuse in the UK general population and in the US Armed …

Network Analysis of Research on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in US Military Service Members and Veterans During the Past Decade (2010-2019)

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate trends in the extant literature on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in military service members and veterans using network analysis based on a …