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View article: Mental Health Support and Crisis Detection for Veterans Using Opioids: Evaluating Predictive Modeling and Peer Support Through a Mobile App
Mental Health Support and Crisis Detection for Veterans Using Opioids: Evaluating Predictive Modeling and Peer Support Through a Mobile App Open
Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) face heightened risks of opioid misuse due to the interplay between chronic pain management and psychological distress. The combination of PTSD and opioid use disorder (OUD) creates a com…
View article: "Butt call me once you get a chance to chat 🙂" : Designing Persuasive Reminders for Veterans to Facilitate Peer-Mentor Support
"Butt call me once you get a chance to chat 🙂" : Designing Persuasive Reminders for Veterans to Facilitate Peer-Mentor Support Open
US military veterans (USMVs) are a vulnerable population with an elevated risk of mental health issues and suicide. Peer support, especially through mobile technology, has proven effective in addressing mental health related challenges, bu…
View article: Perceptions of Mental Health Crisis among U.S. Military Veteran Peer Mentors and Potential of Mobile-Based Peer-Support Interventions
Perceptions of Mental Health Crisis among U.S. Military Veteran Peer Mentors and Potential of Mobile-Based Peer-Support Interventions Open
U.S. military veterans face an elevated risk of suicide or exhibiting suicidal behaviors. Peer-support interventions have proven to be effective for veterans because of their shared experience and community. However, as veterans might face…
View article: Community Health Workers in Time of Crisis: A COVID-19 Case Study
Community Health Workers in Time of Crisis: A COVID-19 Case Study Open
This article focuses on the lived experiences of those implementing community health worker (CHW) programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based in an upper mid-west state, this qualitative case study is bounded by the state-level context an…
View article: Addressing Opioid Misuse Among Veterans: A Peer-Delivered Opioid Prevention Curriculum
Addressing Opioid Misuse Among Veterans: A Peer-Delivered Opioid Prevention Curriculum Open
Opioid use disorder (OUD) disproportionately affects military Veterans, who are more likely than the general population to experience chronic pain. A community–academic partnership launched a community-engaged research (CEnR) project desig…