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The relationship between sexual orientation, anxiety, and mental health access with suicidal ideation among Veterans

Abstract: Prior studies have examined the connection between minority sexual orientation (MSO) and mental health; however, very little is known about the effect among veterans. The …

Therapeutic use of art with active duty military members and Veterans with PTSD: A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Creative arts therapies and arts-based interventions are used in treatment programs and have demonstrated a positive impact on the course of certain mental …

Where do moral injuries come from? A relational conception of moral practice and experience

Abstract: The predominant account of the etiology of moral injuries among Veterans and military personnel in the clinical psychological and psychiatric literature construes …

Veteran and first responder family members show distinct mental health networks centered on negative emotions

Abstract: The interplay of mental health symptoms among family members of veterans and first responders remains poorly understood despite their vital support role. Network analysis …

Veteran and first responder family members show distinct mental health networks centered on negative emotions

Abstract: The interplay of mental health symptoms among family members of veterans and first responders remains poorly understood despite their vital support role. Network analysis …

A science-based strategy for preventing Veteran suicide: There's room at the table for everyone

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical issue in the United States, claiming more than 6,000 lives annually. The suicide rate among veterans exceeds that of nonveterans and …

Assessing the psychosocial impact of mobility assistive technology on women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite the growing number of women Veterans with disabilities, data on how well mobility assistive technology (MAT) meets their needs are limited. …

Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Evaluation of rTMS for treatment-resistant PTSD and depression in active/retired Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP patients

Abstract: Introduction: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an effective, non-invasive treatment option for treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (TR …

What matters most to Veterans when deciding to use technology for health: Cross-sectional analysis of a national survey

Abstract: Background: There is an increasingly diverse range of mobile apps and digital health devices available to help patients manage their health. Despite evidence for the …

Lack of relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and coronary atherosclerotic burden among twin Veterans from the Vietnam era

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been related to ischemic heart disease (IHD), and the primary substrate for IHD is atherosclerotic burden. We aim to estimate …