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Journal Article

Journal Article

Behavioral Health of Gulf Coast Residents 6 Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Role of Trauma History

The study emphasizes the importance of measuring and considering not only the index event in disaster-related mental health work, but also other potentially traumatic exposures.

Oct 24, 2018
Report

How to Protect the Joint Blood Supply Chain

Ensuring that blood remains available and safe for the Joint military community requires sophisticated logistical support and a dependable supply chain. Some future operating environments could present challenges to the blood supply chain. What can be done to make it more resilient?

Sep 24, 2018
Dissertation

Dissertation

Long-Term Effects of Wartime Sexual Violence on Women and Families: The Case of Northern Uganda

This dissertation studies the enduring effects of wartime sexual violence on Ugandan women and explore its ripple effects on families.

Sep 21, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

Impact of TBI on Caregivers of Veterans with TBI: Burden and Interventions

Programs to support caregivers and families of veterans with traumatic brain injuries will benefit from further research on the specific economic and health needs of these caregivers.

Dec 7, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Change in Externalizing Problems Over Time Among Ethnic Minority Youth Exposed to Violence

Strengthening Families Program, a prevention intervention for youth who are exposed to violence, can help ameliorate problem behaviors over time.

Oct 10, 2017
Research Brief

The Changing Landscape for Veterans' Mental Health Care

The changing landscape of veterans' mental health care poses challenges for the Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) initiative. Examining these challenges may help WBV ensure continued success and sustainability.

Oct 9, 2017
Research Brief

A New Way Forward in Veterans' Mental Health Care: How "Welcome Back Veterans" Is Making a Difference

This brief provides an overview of the Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) initiative, which provides grants to programs focused on addressing the mental health needs of service members, veterans, and their families.

Oct 9, 2017
Report

Bridging Gaps in Veterans' Mental Health Care

The Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) Initiative aims to bridge gaps in mental health care for returning veterans and their families. Strategic planning will help ensure WBV's continued effectiveness.

Oct 9, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

An Examination of Measures Related to Children's Exposure to Violence for Use by Both Practitioners and Researchers

This review of measures to screen, assess, and track outcomes for exposure to violence among children identifies gaps in available measures and recommends establishing a centralized item bank accessible to researchers and practitioners.

Jun 9, 2017
Research Brief

Helping Kids and Families Cope with Violence

Kids who have been exposed to violence are more likely to develop mental health problems and engage in risky behaviors. The need for interventions to help them is clear, but evidence about what works is still emerging. What can be learned from studying Safe Start Promising Approaches?

Mar 30, 2017
Report

Report

Improving Outcomes for Children Exposed to Violence: Safe Start Promising Approaches

Researchers partnered with community-based sites to develop rigorous evaluations of interventions to reduce violence's harmful effects on children and analyze outcome data. This report presents findings and perspectives from this evaluation.

Mar 14, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Testing a Videogame Intervention to Recalibrate Physician Heuristics in Trauma Triage: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized controlled trial will test whether a game can help adjust the mental shortcuts physicians use to triage trauma patients, and thus improve accuracy.

Dec 9, 2016
Commentary

Invisible Wounds: Closing the Gaps to More Effectively Address These Injuries

Too few of the veterans who experience mental health issues get the help they need. Even fewer get the right care. Closing these gaps will require raising awareness about the barriers to care, and changing how the mental health care system is organized and delivers services.

Sep 29, 2016
Journal Article

Internet and Computer-Based Treatments for the Management of PTSD

Internet and computer-based treatments (ICTs) are a promising way to increase access to treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sep 23, 2016
Journal Article

Journal Article

HIV Prevalence and Demographic Determinants of Condomless Receptive Anal Intercourse Among Trans Feminine Individuals in Beirut, Lebanon

Nearly all of the participants in this study of trans feminine individuals in Lebanon had experienced gender identity discrimination; more than half reported condomless receptive anal intercourse with male partners in the past three months.

Aug 26, 2016
Research Brief

Research Brief

Characteristics and Treatment Patterns of Service Members with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

This research brief describes the first comprehensive study of care for mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, in the Military Health System, including patient characteristics, care settings, co-occurring conditions, and long-term care needs.

Apr 18, 2016
Report

Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Military Health System

Among service members diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, the majority of cases are concussions. Understanding the characteristics of service members with these injuries and their treatment patterns can inform the delivery of high-quality care.

Apr 18, 2016
Research Brief

Research Brief

Assessing the Department of Defense's Approach to Reducing Mental Health Stigma

This brief assesses the military's approach to reducing stigma for mental health disorders.

Jan 18, 2016
Research Brief

Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Metro Detroit's Veterans

Using a variety of methods, RAND has constructed a broad and detailed picture of the mental health support landscape for metro Detroit veterans, and identified areas where critical gaps remain.

Jan 14, 2016
Report

Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Veterans in the Metro Detroit Area

This study focuses on the mental health-related needs facing veterans in the Detroit metropolitan area to identify gaps in the support landscape and inform future investments for community-level resources to fill those gaps.

Jan 14, 2016

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