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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on indicators of psychological health and suicidal ideation within an active duty U.S. military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the psychological health of individuals. The pandemic has contributed to increased anxiety, elevated …

The road to reintegration

Abstract: The U.S. Air Force asked RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF) to help assess the well-being of its wounded members and the quality of services provided to facilitate their …

Appropriate care for Veterans who suffer from military sexual trauma

Abstract: The Veteran’s Administration is committed to providing care for veterans and giving them access to programs to help them recover from trauma. Military sexual trauma …

Association of chronic pain with alcohol consumption and tobacco use in active duty Soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and lifestyle habits, namely alcohol consumption and tobacco use, impact soldier readiness. This study examines the relationship between …

Service children's wellbeing in the context of three- to four-year-old army children experiencing a parental deployment

Abstract: ABSTRACT Where ‘wellbeing’ is referred to in relation to children from Armed Forces (service) backgrounds, it is often done so in absence of an exploration of this …

Causes of death of transgender and gender diverse veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans face numerous challenges due to stigma and marginalization, which have a significant impact on their health …

Understanding military spouses’ permanent change of station move experiences

Abstract: Military OneSource (2021) defines a permanent change of station (PCS) move as a U.S. service member (SM) being assigned to a new work or duty location. Despite the name, …

Overcoming obstacles: barriers to virtual care use among video-enabled tablet recipients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) distributes video-enabled tablets to individuals with barriers to accessing care. Data suggests that many tablets …

Benzodiazepine prescriptions for homeless Veterans Affairs service users with mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Despite elevated risk for substance use disorder and overdose death in the homeless population, benzodiazepine prescribing for this population has not been …

The physical, psychological, and social impacts of participation in the Invictus Pathways Program: a qualitative analysis of veterans' perceptions and experiences

Abstract: Introduction: UniSA's Invictus Pathways Program (IPP) is motivated by the spirit of the Invictus Games to mobilise the benefits of sport to aid physical, psychological, …

Sex differences in mood, hormone and immune response to combatives training in West Point cadets

Abstract: Hand-to-hand combat training, known as combatives, instructs Soldiers in close-quarters combat techniques and how to cope with stress, understand controlled physical …

Recommendation for long-term management of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in military populations, veterans, and dependents: a narrative review

Abstract: Introduction: In addition to the higher burden of mental health disease in the military, there is a compounding antecedent association between behavioral health …