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Examining prolonged exposure outcomes when session frequency is limited: Preliminary findings from a Veteran sample

Abstract: Unlike in efficacy trials, there can be notable variability in session frequency when PTSD treatment protocols, such a Prolonged Exposure (PE), are disseminated in …

Exploring art’s role in a multimodal group intervention for combat Veterans: Facilitators’ perspective

Abstract: This study examined how non–art therapists utilize art within a multimodal therapeutic intervention program for combat veterans. Through thematic analysis of interviews …

Preliminary validation of the barriers to employment and coping efficacy scales for Veterans with a mental health condition (BECES-V) – assessing barriers and self-efficacy to returning to work

Abstract: Purpose: Released Veterans with mental health conditions are three times more likely than civilians to experience limitations in work reintegration. Various tools have …

Providers’ role in building patient buy-in for treating chronic pain and PTSD: Veterans’ perspectives on interactions with providers

Abstract:Background: Patients with co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD are especially vulnerable to debilitating symptoms and frustrating experiences seeking healthcare. The …

Providers’ role in building patient buy-in for treating chronic pain and PTSD: Veterans’ perspectives on interactions with providers

Abstract: Background: Patients with co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD are especially vulnerable to debilitating symptoms and frustrating experiences seeking healthcare. The …

On the home front: Addressing the needs of U.S. military spouses

Abstract: The men and women who volunteer to join America’s armed forces don’t serve alone. Virtually every soldier, Marine, sailor, airman, and Coast Guardsman who serves this …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension in older adult Vietnam Era male and female Veterans

Abstract: Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for older adults. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the …

Treatment patterns and healthcare resource use among Veterans initiating medication for incident moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Several medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUDs) are recommended to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) …

US Veterans’ preferences for, and predictors of participation and positive experiences in, animal-assisted interventions: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: US military veterans face significant mental health challenges when reintegrating back into society and often seek out alternative treatments. Research shows that animal …

A qualitative analysis of the experience of gambling harm and accessing support among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: Background: Military personnel (both currently serving and veterans) are vulnerable to harm from gambling, yet many are reluctant to seek help. The aims of this study …

Appetitive aggression and associated factors among military soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda

Abstract: Background: Appetitive aggression is a type of aggression that is characterized by a fascination with violence and a desire to inflict pain on the perceived enemy. This …

Exploring staff beliefs about unplanned discharge and related harms in VA substance use disorder residential programs: A qualitative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unplanned discharge is common in substance use disorder (SUD) residential programs and associated with worse outcomes such as relapse and suicide. There is …