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The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms on depressive symptoms and health-promoting behaviors among Korean coast guards: The mediating role of social support

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result in severe depression. Yet, it is not clear how to improve health-promoting behavior and reduce depressive …

Examining the association between aggression and suicide attempts among army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Suicide is a major concern among active-duty military personnel. Aggression represents a salient risk factor for suicide among civilians, yet is relatively …

Risky sexual behavior in Veterans seeking substance use and mental health treatment

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are at an elevated risk for substance use and risky sexual behaviors, either of which may function as coping responses to trauma exposure. …

Self-reported hearing aid requirements among US military personnel and the association with probable posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Auditory problems are ubiquitous among U.S. military personnel. Hearing aids are an effective treatment for both hearing loss and tinnitus, two of the most …

Evaluating the impact of buprenorphine on depressive symptoms among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Buprenorphine has demonstrated benefit for acute and chronic pain and various psychiatric disorders. However, many studies evaluating buprenorphine's effect on …

The phenomenology of posttraumatic stress within electrical injury in comparison to combat exposed Veterans

Abstract: Researchers have yet to form conclusions about the mechanism of injury within electrical injury (EI) and the relationship between injury factors, and chronic …

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. Veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Study objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

Army spouses' mental health treatment engagement: The role of barriers to care

Abstract: Introduction: Military spouses are exposed to unique stressors that could put them at greater risk for developing mental health issues requiring mental health services. …

Bath salt use in the military: Experiences with synthetic cathinone use among justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Ring-substituted cathinone derivatives emerged in Europe in the mid-2000s. These synthetic stimulants, colloquially called bath salts, reached the United …

Building capacity to care for Veterans and families: Results of a mental health service provider needs assessment

Abstract: Introduction: Community mental health service providers are an integral element of support in the Canadian mental health system for Veterans, yet their capacity needs …

Combat amputee care for Global War on Terror Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic amputation after injuries sustained from combat during the Global War on Terror resulted in a multitude of clinical outcomes that included …

Discontinuation of mental health treatment among Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Mental health problems are prevalent among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel. Despite ongoing efforts to promote mental health help seeking, treatment …