USC Military and Veterans Programs (MVP)

Publication Highlight: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events during modern combat operations. Can be accessed at: doi.org/10.1080/08995605.202…

MVP's Sara Kintzle, research professor at #USCSocialWork was part of the committee behind a new report from the NAS that makes recommendations to improve the disability evaluation process for MST. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yd4pbrjp

Recent publication by MVP's Dr. Sara Kintzle examines suicide exposure and its impact on veteran mental health. doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a0…

Listen in on Dr. Ashley Schuyler's interview with MVP's Dr. Sara Kintzle! youtube.com/watch?v=sAecSUrL… Dr. Schuyler, Community Health Innovation and Resource Project's CSO, discusses Dr. Kintzle's research on loneliness and suicide in the veteran population.

Check out the latest episode for Listen.Up.People., a podcast of the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work! MVP's Carl Castro and Sara Kintzle discuss caring for veterans and military families. Listen now at: dworakpeck.usc.edu/podcast #veterans #research #Military

Registration is open for The SoCal Veterans Conference! bit.ly/SoCalVetConference Early bird registration is limited and available until the end of August. Guests needing accommodations to participate in this event may contact, Aimee Pila-Bravo at [email protected].

We're excited to announce the release of a new report, The State of the American Veteran: Veteran Women! The report provides insight into the health and well-being of veteran women in Southern California. To read the report, visit socalvetstudy.org/reports/

Suicide among veterans remains a critical issue with 60% of participants in “The State of the American Veteran: The Southern California Veterans Study” reporting they knew someone who died by suicide. Learn more about the veteran suicide crisis by visiting socalvetstudy.org

Save the date! The Southern California Veterans Conference is scheduled for October 2nd. Scan the QR code to be added to the registration notification list.

38% of veterans in “The State of the American Veteran Study: The Southern California Veterans Study” met the diagnostic criteria for probable PTSD. Learn more about veterans and their mental health at socalvetstudy.org.

Many veterans reported using the VA (58%), employer insurance (17%) or state/federal health care (11%) for their primary care. Most indicated satisfaction with care, regardless of their choice of provider. Learn more about veterans and their health care at socalvetstudy.org

Many veterans reported using the VA (58%), employer insurance (17%) or state/federal health care (11%) for their primary care. Most indicated satisfaction with care, regardless of their choice of provider. Learn more about veterans and their health care at socalvetstudy.org

Physical pain is a common issue among veterans. According to participants in “The State of the American Veteran: The Southern California Veterans Study,” 3 out of 5 veterans report moderate to severe physical pain. View the video below and learn more at socalvetstudy.org.

Social connection is essential to well-being. Those who leave the military also leave a community and making new connections can be difficult after transition. This study explored connectedness in veterans and how we might address challenges. Learn more at socalveteranstudy.org

Dr. Sara Kintzle and Dr. Carl Castro were honored to meet with Congressional members, staff and the Department of Defense, discussing how USC MVP research can inform policies impacting service members and veterans. Learn more at socalvetstudy.org

34% of veterans believe they have at least one physical symptom as a result of exposure to airborne toxins such as burn pits, pollution, sand, dust or other airborne particles. Learn more at socalvetstudy.org

Discover the realities behind veterans and their sleep struggles. Explore insights from The State of the American Veteran: The Southern California Study to learn more at socalvetstudy.org. #veterans #military #sleepawareness #insomnia #militarytransition

According to veterans who participated in the State of the American Veteran: Southern California Veterans Study, 54% of participants reported experiencing loneliness, while 48% met the cutoff for having low social support. Learn more at socalvetstudy.org.

Here are the top three reasons veterans did not have a job after leaving the military. Learn more at socalvetstudy.org. #Military #VeteranEmployment #Veterans #VeteranTransition

Learn more at socalvetstudy.org.