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Suicide among Veterans

Abstract:For more than two decades since 2001, the suicide rate has been rising in the general U.S. population, especially among veterans. This Veterans' Issues in Focus essay is …

The roles of dissociation and depression in PTSD among soldiers exposed to combat

Abstract: Exposure to severe combat situations significantly raises the risk of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma survivors may use dissociation as a …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with morbidity and mortality among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risks of adverse clinical outcomes for veterans with HIV (VWH) receiving care in the Department of …

Predicting divorce among a sample of U.S. Army couples from marital processes, service member mental health, and military experiences

Abstract:Marital distress is an ongoing concern among U.S. military couples and is associated with poor service member (SM) mental health, suicide, and SM readiness and retention. …

Risk of suicide attempt in US Army infantry, combat engineer, and combat medic soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the relationship of military occupational specialties (MOSs) to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers, and the patterns of these …

Brain activation during suicide-specific cognition in trauma-exposed Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The suicide Implicit Association Test (S-IAT) captures the strength of the implicit identification between self and death and is one of the few …

Loss of PTSD diagnosis in response to evidence-based treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: In recent decades, evidence-based psychotherapies to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been developed with robust evidence bases. However, …

An analysis of research trends on sleep hygiene in soldiers using a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Soldiers often experience poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep, exacerbated by deployments, which significantly impact on their mental and physical …

Experiences and support needs of Veterans living with dementia

Abstract: Despite an increased focus on dementia nationally and internationally little evidence exists on veteran experiences of dementia. Accounts of supporting veterans with …

Experiences with VA-purchased community care for US Veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract:Importance: Veterans with mental health conditions (MHC) face unique challenges obtaining high-quality, coordinated health care. With a growing number of veterans …

Characteristics of Veterans' last clinical contact before suicide attempt or death

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Death by suicide remains a critical public health issue and leading preventable cause of death in the United States, particularly among Veterans. Notably, …

Military sexual trauma's association with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and fecal incontinence (FI) among US female Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Military Sexual Trauma (MST) affects a large number of female veterans and is associated with various adverse physical and mental health conditions. Sexual …