Publications by authors named "Keegan D Buch"
Background: Young adult veterans who served after the September 11 attacks on the United States in 2001 (ie, post-9/11) are at heightened risk for experiencing behavioral health distress and disorders including hazardous drinking, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression. These veterans often face significant barriers to behavioral health treatment, and reaching them through brief mobile phone-based interventions may help reduce drinking and promote treatment engagement.
Objective: Following a successful pilot study, this randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to further test the efficacy of a brief (ie, single session) mobile phone-delivered personalized normative feedback intervention enhanced with content to promote treatment engagement.
Article Synopsis
- Eating disorders (EDs) and substance use disorders, like alcohol and cannabis dependence, are common among college students, indicating a need for early identification and treatment.
- A study of 471 college students revealed that about one-third had ED symptoms, with females showing higher rates of EDs while males were more likely to have substance use disorders.
- The findings suggest a significant link between EDs and cannabis use, especially among males, highlighting the importance of considering sex differences in treatment approaches for these overlapping issues.