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Comprehensive program evaluation for strengthening military mental readiness

Abstract: Ongoing behavioral health conditions significantly contribute to non-deployability among United States Army service members. To improve readiness for deployment, the Army …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

Evaluating self-efficacy as a treatment mechanism during an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Although traumatic exposures are common, only a small percentage of people exposed to trauma go on to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This …

Evidence integration review of multimodal interventions for PTSD, social reintegration, and economic stability in Veterans

Abstract: Objective: This Evidence Integration Review evaluated the effectiveness of multimodal interventions, which targeted physical, psychological, and social outcomes for …

Evidence-based prevention programming in the United States military: validating measures, evaluating effectiveness, and exploring factors influencing integration

Abstract:Preventing harmful behaviors in the U.S. military is critical to service members' well being and mission readiness. Sexual assault (SA) and alcohol misuse (AM) have well …

Excavating the past and (re)finding myself: Exploring Veterans’ and providers’ experiences of wellbeing archaeology

Abstract: Participation in heritage and archaeology is increasingly offered in the community to support mental health and wellbeing, particularly to groups experiencing mental …

Exploring the impact of military sexual trauma on mental health and educational attainment for women Veterans: A phenomenological study

Abstract: There is little research that examines the impact that military sexual trauma (MST) has on mental health and educational attainment for women veterans. This study …

Global perspectives on the mental health of children of military service members

Abstract: Objective: This article reviews international research on the mental health of children of military service members, with a focus on the United States, United Kingdom, …

Implementing brief behavioral treatment for insomnia in Department of Veterans Affairs primary care mental health integration clinics: Reach outcomes from a hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: Chronic insomnia is one of the most common health problems among veterans and can significantly impact health, function, and quality of life. Brief behavioral treatment …

Investigating risk factors of dissociative and complex posttraumatic stress disorder across diagnostic systems and potential implications: Latent class analyses

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and more complex posttraumatic symptomatology (i.e., dissociative PTSD [D-PTSD] and complex PTSD [CPTSD]) are differently …

Mental health outcomes associated with military sexual trauma in serving and ex-servicewomen: A systematic review

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) (sexual harassment or sexual assault experienced during military service) is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. This systematic …

Military institutional betrayal: A quantitative analysis of perceived inadequate transition support and institutional betrayal among U.S. Veterans

Abstract:This study examined the association between perceived inadequate military transition support and institutional betrayal during the transition of U.S. military veterans …