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U.S. Veterans and Civilians Describe Military News Coverage as Mediocre, Think Stories Affect Others More Than Themselves

Abstract: The news media often portray military veterans in stereotypical ways, providing audiences narrow representations in which veterans are traumatized heroes. What happens …

Gap in Willingness and Access to Video Visit Use Among Older High-risk Veterans: Cross-sectional Study

Abstract: Background: The recent shift to video care has exacerbated disparities in health care access, especially among high-need, high-risk (HNHR) adults. Developing …

Barriers and facilitators of help seeking among morally injured Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and service members: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psycho-spiritual consequences of extremely challenging events that threaten one’s moral beliefs and core values. MI is characterized by …

Comparing psychosocial functioning, suicide risk, and nonsuicidal self-injury between veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are each common among Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and frequently co-occur …

Art for Reconstruction: A creative and art‐based intervention for peacebuilding and reconciliation to reduce intergroup hostility and stigma after a protracted armed conflict

Abstract: This work explores the results of a creative and art‐based intervention to foster reconciliation in Colombia. The paper presents a novel methodology defined as ‘Art …

PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity: An analysis of Veterans with posttraumatic headaches

Abstract: Tinnitus and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the top service-connected disabilities within the Veterans Health Administration. Extant research shows that …

Lives in Transition: returning to civilian life with a physical injury or condition. Final report.

Executive Summary: This report presents the final findings of a project funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for ex-service …

Socio-cultural dynamics in gender and military contexts: Seeking and understanding change

Abstract: Today, changing the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a high priority so that all members feel respected and included and do not experience discrimination, …

Understanding sexual offences in UK military and veteran populations: delineating the offences and setting research priorities

Abstract: Recent publications have highlighted the need to address inappropriate behaviours, including discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, within the British Armed …

Non‐response to questions about suicide ideation and attempts among veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: Veterans who decline to provide information on their history of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) may be at elevated suicide risk. We examined …

Engaging Stakeholders in Identifying Access Research Priorities for the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: The Veterans Access Research Consortium (VARC), a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consortium of Research focused on access to healthcare, has been funded by VA’s …

Transgenerational Factors Associated With Military Service: Comparison of Children of Veterans and Nonveterans in a Nationally Representative Sample

Abstract: Objective: While the psychological effects of military service on the children of active-duty personnel have been studied extensively, little is known about the …