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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
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
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
Commentary

Book Review: 'Women at War'

Today, women represent approximately 15 percent of the U.S. military but research on their specific physical and psychological health issues has remained relatively sparse. A new book, Women at War, attempts to change that.

Dec 21, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Association Between Youth Violence Exposure and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms in a Sample of Fifth-Graders

The purpose of the current study was to examine the association between violence exposures (no exposure, witness or victim only, and both witness and victim) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.

Nov 11, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Psychological Aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Systematic Review

A systematic review was conducted to synthesize the empirical research on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and its psychological consequences.

Nov 6, 2015
Journal Article

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Bounce Back

Bounce Back, a program for elementary school students exposed to traumatic events, reduces symptoms of post traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety.

Sep 4, 2015
Blog

Hurricane Katrina: 10 Years After the Storm

This weekend marks 10 years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. As the region struggled to cope and rebuild after the storm, RAND experts worked on solutions to the region's long-term challenges.

Aug 27, 2015
Commentary

Veterans Battle Mental Health Issues After Iraq and Afghanistan

Researchers have made great progress capturing the consequences of coping with injuries sustained in the theater of war, but the emerging picture is shadowed in grays. A series of recent findings presents a bleak portrait of the cost of modern war to service members, their families, and their health care providers.

Jun 4, 2015
Report

Report

Care Transitions to and from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) for Service Members with Traumatic Brain Injury

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) provides specialized services for troops suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). RAND evaluated interactions between the NICoE and providers referring patients and implementing treatment plans.

May 7, 2015
Commentary

Traumatic Brain Injury Isn't Just an NFL Problem

Chris Borland retired early out of concern for his long-term mental and emotional health as a result of football's well-documented link to traumatic brain injury. Hopefully, his bold move will lead to better prevention and treatment of brain trauma in football, but it is also an issue for young athletes, military veterans, and others.

Apr 30, 2015

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