You have probably heard of motivational interviewing (MI), a therapeutic approach to working with patients who are considering making a behavior change. Initially developed with alcohol use disorders, it has spread to other types of behavior change, including health-related behaviors. The goals is to help patients generate change from within, arguably making it more lasting.
The percent increase of telemental health appointments in the VA Health Care System from January to April of 2020. Although this level has likely fallen off as in-person appointments become more available, it’s clear that telemental health will be a much larger part of mental health care than it has been. In a recent study consumer openness to telehealth jumped from 11% pre-COIVD to 76% post-COVID.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Biopsychosocial factors and health outcomes associated with cannabis, opioids and benzodiazepines use among older veterans.
● Disentangling associations between military service, race, and incarceration in the U.S. population.
● Mental health service utilization after military missions: The double-edged consequences of unit-level organizational support.
The prevalence of opioid use disorder among homeless veterans as compared to non-homeless veterans, according to a recent article in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence -- The association of opioid use disorder and homelessness nationally in the veterans health administration.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Involuntary Memories of War-Related Scenes in Veterans With PTSD.
● Moral Injury and Suicide Ideation Among Combat Veterans: The Role of Trauma- Related Shame and Collective Hatred.
● Trauma-informed and affirmative mental health practices with LGBTQ+ clients.