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Analyzing a decade of warrior well-being: Longitudinal trends and implications for U.S. Veteran support from the Wounded Warrior Project annual survey (2014-2025)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured (WII) veterans face significant and multifaceted challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life. These challenges …

Behavioral health implementers' perspectives on facilitators and barriers to sustaining evidence-based prevention interventions in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requires the implementation of evidence-based behavioral health interventions (EBIs) to prevent harmful behaviors such …

A phenomenological study of the human response: understanding moral injury in Veteran suicide

Abstract:This study explores moral injury experienced by former combat veterans from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. who have faced suicidal ideation or attempts, …

Functional neurological disorders in active-duty military personnel and Veterans: Challenges to diagnosis and treatment

Abstract: The Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital sees medical and surgical inpatients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms and conditions. During …

Magnesium-ibogaine therapy effects on cortical oscillations and neural complexity in Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury can lead to chronic psychiatric and cognitive symptoms, coupled with changes to the nature of cortical oscillations and neural complexity. …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms relate to acquired suicide capability through dissociation and alcohol use in the National Guard

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: National Guard members face unique challenges of psychological trauma and rapid transitions between military and civilian life. These challenges may …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms, father–child relationships, and paternal functioning among Israeli male Veterans: The mediating role of paternal overcontrol

Abstract: Empirical studies have documented the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and fathering problems among combat veteran fathers. However, scientific …

Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

Integrating families into Veteran care: A call to action for holistic support systems

Abstract: The Veteran Affairs (VA) mission statement is, "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, …

Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non‐VA hospitals

Abstract: Objective: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non-VA hospitals

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

Predicting suicidality in Veterans/service members over 5 years after TBI: A VA model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicide attempt (SA) and suicidal ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) …