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Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010-2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16% between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …

Cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder in United States Veterans Health Administration patients with and without psychiatric disorders, 2005-2022: A repeated cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background We investigated whether the associations of state medical and recreational cannabis legalization (MCL, RCL enactment) with increasing prevalence of Cannabis …

Traumatic brain injury, environmental exposures, and subjective cognition in post-9/11 Veterans enrolled in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Using data from the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP), this study aimed to (1) examine rates of environmental exposures as a function of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

Receiving mental health services for a military sexual trauma: A narrative exploration of active duty experiences

Abstract:This narrative exploration examines the lived experiences of active duty military personnel receiving mental health services for military sexual trauma (MST). Despite the …

A family member-focused lethal means safety intervention for the prevention of Veteran suicide: A clinical pilot study

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is a significant health concern for veterans and is significantly higher than non-veteran populations, likely due to the relatively higher …

Feasibility and acceptability of a contingency management program for stimulant use disorder in a pallet shelter community for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Stimulant use disorder (StUD) is a leading cause of overdose and death among homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs). Contingency management (CM), a behavioral …

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Single-arm pilot trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for Veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) improves headache-related outcomes, but accessibility barriers limit its use. This pilot study evaluated …

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 suicidal attempts (SA) and ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among …

Probable adjustment disorder in the UK Armed Forces: prevalence, stressors and risk factors among serving personnel and ex-serving personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Little research has focused on adjustment disorder (AjD) in the UK military despite being a frequently reported psychological diagnosis. The study aimed to …

Exploring the therapeutic effects of psychedelics administered to military Veterans in naturalistic retreat settings

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans are at risk of various mental health conditions, with profound implications for post-deployment quality of life. Current treatment options …

Barriers Army combat Veterans from the 2000s face when transitioning from military culture to civilian society pertaining to mental health

Abstract:This study was intended to provide an insight into the barriers combat veterans face as they separate from military culture and reintegrate into civilian society, …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010–2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16 % between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …