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Associations of self-directed violence among traumatic stress correlates: Network analysis and comparison in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Suicidal self-directed violence (SDV) is elevated among those exposed to trauma, making it critical to understand how features of traumatic stress relate to SDV outcomes. …

Post-9/11 Veterans military-to-civilian transitions: Predictors of mental health symptoms over the first 3 years

Abstract: Objective: Many post-9/11 veterans struggle with psychological symptoms as they transition to civilian life. Adverse childhood experiences, combat exposure, and …

Military-related weight stigma prospectively predicts dietary restraint during pregnancy in US military active-duty service members: A longitudinal observational study

Abstract: Background: The most common type of stigma that active-duty US military service members report experiencing is body shape/weight stigma. One third of service members …

Deployment-related moral injury contributes to post-discharge depression and anxiety symptoms: A six-year longitudinal study among Israeli combat Veterans

Abstract:Background: Military personnel and active combatants are known to be at risk for perpetrating or witnessing acts that violate their moral code. These events, termed …

Post-9/11 Veterans military-to-civilian transitions: Predictors of mental health symptoms over the first 3 years

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many post-9/11 veterans struggle with psychological symptoms as they transition to civilian life. Adverse childhood experiences, combat exposure, and …

Suicidal behavior in US Army Special Operations Forces

Abstract: Importance: Research on suicide risk among the US Army’s elite special operations forces (SOF) has been extremely limited. Objective: To examine suicidal behaviors …

Comparing adherence and persistence of common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in Veterans with major depressive disorder: A retrospective analysis of Veterans Affairs healthcare data

Abstract: Depression has a high prevalence and increasing incidence in the USA. Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are the most commonly …

Understanding Veterans' perceived improvement in PTSD treatment: Examining its association with clinical predictors and clinically meaningful improvement thresholds

Abstract: Background: Patients' perceived improvement has utility in contextualizing markers of treatment success, often measured through PTSD severity, other clinical factors, and …

Assessment of two online interventions for Veterans with chronic pain: Protocol for a randomized controlled efficacy trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts US veterans who manage numerous negative pain-related outcomes. There is an urgent …

Moral injury and substance use among Veterans: Opportunities and challenges in rural areas

Abstract: Veterans experience substantial health disparities, which are compounded in rural areas where health care access is limited. Many Veterans experience service-associated …

"My body will remember what my mind wants to forget": Towards a bio-cultural vulnerability model of Veteran multi-morbidity

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …

The transition to civilian life in the context of chronic pain: Qualitative and exploratory research

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a significant challenge for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, with approximately 39% experiencing …