Veterans and active-duty military personnel face unique mental health challenges. From the trauma of combat to the stresses of military life, their psychological well-being can be profoundly impacted. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides in-depth insights into the mental health needs of this population, offering strategies for care, treatment, and support. Our expert editors ensure content is tailored, evidence-based, and relevant, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the specific challenges faced by our military community.
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Accounting for Differences in Incident Guideline Discordant Prescribing for PTSD Among Women and Men Veterans
June 5, 2024
Women Veterans with PTSD were 67% more likely to initiate a guideline discordant medication. More than half of this effect was explained by bipolar disorder, age, and prior psychiatric...
Recent JCP Articles on Veterans and Military Issues
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Association of Distress Due to Systemic Racism and Racial Disparities With Psychopathology and Suicidal Ideation Among Veterans During COVID-19
August 1, 2022
Data from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study shed light on the intersection of systemic racism and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent PCC Articles on Veterans and Military Issues
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Resilience in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
November 11, 2021
COVID-19 has presented significant mental health challenges, especially among vulnerable populations. Here, the authors quantify resilience to pandemic-related distress and identify factors associated with greater resilience in a cohort...
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Assessment, Treatment, and Referrals for Military Veterans With Behavioral Health Challenges
September 2, 2021
Have you encountered veterans with PTSD and been uncertain about how to intervene? Have you been undecided about how, or whether, to work with military families? If you have,...
Featured Veterans and Military Issues Research
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Deimplementation of Benzodiazepine Prescribing for PTSD Among Veterans
March 14, 2022
Given concerns about inappropriate prescribing in post-9/11 veterans, a goal of the Veterans Health Administration has been to reduce off-label prescribing practices. This study tracks benzodiazepine prescribing for PTSD...