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Hope and despair: Life outlook as a predictor of loneliness among Veterans

Abstract: Optimism and pessimism are psychological constructs that reflect individuals’ generalized expectations for future outcomes, often manifesting as positive or negative …

A structured forest therapy intervention enhancing the nature connection, mood states, and satisfaction with life of U.S. Veterans with PTSD: A pilot study

Abstract: Forest therapy has gained increasing attention as an outdoor therapeutic intervention for individuals with various health challenges. However, its impact on nature …

Association between telehealth delivery and same-day access to integrated mental health in a national VA sample

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Same-day access to mental health services is associated with better patient outcomes (e.g., diagnosis, treatment). Telehealth appointments via video or phone …

Trait emotion regulation as a predictor of mental health and substance use during a period of chronic stress: A longitudinal analysis of US Veterans

Abstract: Emotion regulation, or the ways in which individuals respond to or modulate their emotional experience, is critical when responding to distressing life circumstances. …

War zone Veteran cognitive-related functional decline and posttraumatic stress symptoms: Relationship to intimate partner stress

Abstract: Objective: Intimate partners of war zone veterans (WZVs) often report significant stress. WZV cognitive concerns and associated functional impairment may contribute to …

Neuromediator metabolism and inflammation markers in posttraumatic stress disorder in the modern war Veterans

Abstract: Development of posttraumatic stress disorder in combatants proceeds via occurence of systemic maladaptive allostatic reactions. It is accompanied by disorders at the …

Retrospective study of homelessness among transitioning service members within two years after military service

Abstract: This study aimed to identify predictors of homelessness among transitioning service members (TSM) in the military. Data from the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and …

Developmental timing of index trauma exposure and accelerated epigenetic aging in United States military Veterans

Abstract: Trauma exposure has been linked to accelerated GrimAge, an epigenetic biomarker of premature morbidity and mortality. Building on this evidence, the present study …

Identifying factors linked to a higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder among younger US military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder is a significant public health concern in the US, with military veterans disproportionately affected. Although younger veterans …

Retrospective study of homelessness among transitioning service members within two years after military service

Abstract: This study aimed to identify predictors of homelessness among transitioning service members (TSM) in the military. Data from the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and …

Identifying factors linked to a higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder among younger US military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder is a significant public health concern in the US, with military veterans disproportionately affected. Although younger veterans …

Latent class patterns of adverse childhood experiences and mental health among National Guard recruits

Abstract: Background: Most studies have relied on a cumulative risk approach when examining adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This approach assumes equal weighting of …