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ACTIVATE: Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a digital health, smartphone-based app to reduce harmful gambling and PTSD symptoms among veterans.

Abstract: This pilot study evaluated ACT Vet, a smartphone-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) application (app) designed for UK Armed Forces veterans experiencing …

Confirmatory factor analysis of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded in Veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and severe mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid severe mental illness (SMI) are often underserved and undertreated. Empirical validation of …

Depression and heart failure in US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Depression and heart failure (HF) affect millions of US adults. Incident HF risk following depression diagnosis is understudied. Objective: To examine the …

Fallout: the psychosocial harms of negative military discharge experiences

Abstract: Military discharge marks a pivotal life transition, often resulting in loss of identity, purpose, and belonging. Negative discharge experiences are further associated …

Longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain conditions: A population-based study of Canadian military personnel over 16 years?

Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …

Antidepressant medication prescription and incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …

Factors associated with initiation of opioid use in a US Department of Veterans Affairs pain clinic: A retrospective study

Abstract: Background: Guidelines suggest that, in chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) management, non-opioid modalities should be prioritized, as there are negative consequences related …

Female Veterans' mental health needs: What we need to know

Abstract: Difficulty accessing psychological support in the military can have adverse effects on veterans' mental health, especially women. This article explores the experiences of …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, obesity, and epigenetic aging: A replication study in 1828 Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor health, and prior research suggests that accelerated epigenetic aging could help explain this …

Navigating PTSD and VA resources: The journey of black male Veterans

Abstract:Challenges among all veterans in being diagnosed, accessing, and navigating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during and after military service have been extensively …

Clinical management of sleep disturbances in post-9/11 men and women Veterans: a 20-year prospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disorders and chronic conditions that are comorbid with disordered sleep represent a high burden to the U.S. population, and Veterans have a …

Feasibility of identifying acute nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage events using diagnostic coding among Veterans with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s dementia

Abstract: Introduction: Based on manual review of clinical notes of using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision coding, we evaluated the feasibility and …