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Binge drinking and Veteran status increase risk for suicide planning in US adults

Abstract: Objective: Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death. Problematic alcohol use and service in the U.S. military confer elevated risk for suicide, yet it is unknown …

Posttraumatic stress symptomatology rather than mild traumatic brain injury is related to atypical early neural processing during cognitive control

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) report disruptions in cognition; however, the …

State-level suicide mortality insights: A comparative study of VHA Veterans and the whole US population

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US Comparative State-level spatial analysis between Veterans Health Administration (VHA veterans) and the whole US population …

Warrior networks: Elite soldiers and their transition to civilian life

Abstract: The aim of this research is to explore the transition of Special Forces soldiers from elite military units to civilian life. There is a large social-scientific literature …

Combat Veteran mental health outcomes after short-term counseling services

Abstract: Combat veterans suffer from elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and generalized anxiety relative to the general population and other …

Man up and get on with it': a qualitative exploration of UK ex-serving personnel's experiences of seeking help for self-harm and suicidal behaviours

Abstract: Background: A substantial proportion of UK military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek professional support. Although the promotion of help-seeking …

Current perspectives on the mental health of UK military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: This narrative review sets out to explore the current literature surrounding the mental health of serving personnel and veterans. Sources of data: UK …

A systematic review on sexual trauma, outcomes, and treatment in the military

Abstract:Military sexual trauma (MST) entails physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. MST leads to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intimate partner …

Association of psychiatric diagnoses and military sexual trauma type with denied posttraumatic stress disorder service connection

Abstract: Background: Annually, thousands of Veterans file Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability claims (“service connection”) for posttraumatic stress disorder …

The association between cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and incident cognitive impairment among older Veterans

Abstract: Among older adults, chronic insomnia is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the initial treatment. We …

The association between cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and incident cognitive impairment among older Veterans

Abstract: Among older adults, chronic insomnia is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the initial treatment. We …

The physical and mental health of post-9/11 female and male Veterans: Findings from the comparative health assessment interview research study

Abstract: Background: Females are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population, yet there is a paucity in the literature of sex-specific Results: from studies of chronic …