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Combat Veterans' experiences of moral injury, cannabis use disorder and the process of meaning-making: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Combat veterans are highly inclined to develop substance use disorders, including Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), with emerging evidence suggesting that combat related …

Determinants of treatment response to cognitive behavioral therapy in Veterans presenting with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea

Abstract: Purpose: Although cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the preferred treatment for insomnia in patients with comorbid insomnia and obstructive …

Global approaches to supporting mental health and resettlement for Veterans with embodied trauma: A comprehensive scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans face significant holistic challenges when leaving military services and resettling back into the community. Recent research has shown that …

Association of Alzheimer's disease genetic risk with age-dependent changes in plasma amyloid-β(42:40) in Veterans

Abstract: BackgroundIdentifying biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is critical for early diagnosis and AD risk assessment.ObjectiveWe examined the hypothesis that the plasma …

Assessing the health needs of Montana Veterans: A community-based participatory approach

Abstract: We used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to develop and conduct a mixed-Methods: needs assessment with a sample of 36 veterans. We gathered data …

Killing in combat as a potentially morally injurious event: The diverging psychological impact of killing on peacekeepers and combat-oriented troops

Abstract: The impact of killing in combat (KIC) on veterans' long-term psychological health is multifaceted and influenced by deployment contexts. This study compared two samples …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and well-being in Veterans with and without disabilities: A moderated mediation model linking core self-evaluations and gender

Abstract: This study investigated the role of core self-evaluations (CSE) as a mediating factor between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and well-being among Veterans …

VA primary care patients with chronic pain: A comparison of healthcare utilization and patient characteristics across alcohol risk categories

Abstract: Chronic pain is common in primary care and can be influenced by alcohol use. Co-occurring pain and at-risk alcohol use is associated with poor outcomes, but the …

Psychological resilience and physical function in Veterans with chronic kidney disease: A brief report

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Psychological resilience has been characterized as the ability to recover from stressful life events. Not well studied is whether self-reported measures of …

Living with the enemy: A causal inference analysis of military sexual trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder symptomology

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been linked to a range of negative mental health outcomes-posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) most notably. This article …

Comparing suicide rates for cognitive processing therapy versus prolonged exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare suicide mortality rates for patients receiving two evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) protocols for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Suicide among Veterans Health Administration patients with bipolar disorder: Evidence for increased risk associated with benzodiazepine receipt

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate factors associated with suicide mortality among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients with bipolar disorder. Methods: VHA patients …