Enriching Veterans’ Lives Through An Evidence-Based Approach: A Case Illustration of Team Red, White & Blue

This case illustration highlights the evaluation efforts of the rising veteran and military serving organization Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB). Team RWB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization f...

Does Comorbid Chronic Pain Affect Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment? Outcomes of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screening in Department of Veterans Affairs Primary Care

Abstract “Because posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is both prevalent and under recognized, routine primary care-based screening for PTSD has been implemented across the Veterans Health Administr...

Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Prognosis of Mental Health among US Veterans

Abstract “Objectives. We evaluated the association of mental illnesses with clinical outcomes among US veterans and evaluated the effects of Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PCMHI). Methods....

Increased Brain White Matter Axial Diffusivity Associated with Fatigue, Pain and Hyperalgesia in Gulf War Illness

Abstract “Background: Gulf War exposures in 1990 and 1991 have caused 25% to 30% of deployed personnel to develop a syndrome of chronic fatigue, pain, hyperalgesia, cognitive and affective dysfuncti...

Psychological Resilience in OEF-OIF Veterans: Application of a Novel Classification Approach and Examination of Demographic and Psychosocial Correlates

Abstract “A growing number of studies have examined the prevalence and correlates of psychopathology in Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF-OIF), but few have examined det...

Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Physical Activity

Abstract “Objectives. We examined the association of physical activity with prospectively assessed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in a military cohort. Methods. Using baseline and fo...

Managing Behavioral Health Needs of Veterans with Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Primary Care

Abstract “Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent occurrence in the United States, and has been given particular attention in the veteran population. Recent accounts have estimated TBI incidence...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression among U.S. Military Health Care Professionals Deployed in Support of Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract “Limited prospective studies exist that evaluate the mental health status of military health care professionals who have deployed. This study used prospective data from the Millennium Cohor...

Employment Status of Veterans Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract “Objective: This study examined employment outcomes of veterans with substance use disorders and co-morbid general medical and psychiatric disorders following substance abuse treatment. Met...

The Effects of Negative Emotion and Expressive Writing on Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms

Abstract “Trait negative emotion has been identified as a potential moderator of the effect of expressive writing on symptoms of post-traumatic stress. The goal of this study was to investigate whet...

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Enriching Veterans’ Lives Through An Evidence-Based Approach: A Case Illustration of Team Red, White & Blue

Schultz Family Foundation partners with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families to Transform Military Transition with a $7.5m grant

Schultz Family Foundation partners with the
Institute for Veterans and Military Families to
Transform Military Transition with a $7.5m grant