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Posttraumatic growth among Israeli female combat Veterans: The mediating roles of posttraumatic stress symptoms and self‐efficacy

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a possible common reaction to exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service. However, knowledge about correlates …

Buprenorphine for the treatment of military-related PTSD with treatment-resistant depression and unexpected benefit for chronic pain: Case report

Abstract: The prevalence of treatment-resistant depression within global and military populations highlights the need for novel treatment approaches beyond monoamine …

Conceptualizing the healthcare utilization needs of military service members and Veterans with posttraumatic stress injury belonging to the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities: An exploratory study

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for trauma-related injuries, including posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and/ or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Several evidence-based …

Grief on pain and quality of life in combat Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (PCBD) comprises a set of grief symptoms that are often linked to other psychological conditions such as PTSD and …

How the COVID-19 pandemic influenced Veteran parents' harsh parenting: Do parental PTSD and parental role matter?

Abstract: Prior studies show a heightened risk of child maltreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic because of financial difficulties and parenting stress, but little is known about …

The role of mindful self-care in the relationship between psychological inflexibility and post-military reintegration among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study investigated the relationships between psychological inflexibility, mindful self-care, and post-military reintegration among 208 U.S. military veterans from …

A novel intervention for acute stress reaction: Exploring the feasibility of ReSTART among Norwegian soldiers

Abstract: Background: Soldiers in combat may experience acute stress reactions (ASRs) in response to trauma. This can disrupt function, increasing both immediate physical danger …

A randomized controlled trial of targeted vs. general direct-to-consumer marketing to address psychotherapy attitudes and stigma in military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Many military service members and Veterans who experience a psychological need do not seek psychotherapy, which may be due to negative attitudes and stigma toward mental …

You can take a person out of the military, but you can’t take the military out of the person: findings from a ten-year identity study on transition from military to civilian life

Abstract: This article takes its starting point in a longitudinal interview study that began in 2013 with the aim of investigating identity reconstruction during the transition …

Characterizing Veteran suicide decedents that were not classified as high-suicide-risk

Abstract: Background: Although the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made important suicide prevention advances, efforts primarily target high-risk patients with documented …

Living alongside military PTSD: A qualitative study of female partners’ experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the …

Reflecting on JMVFH’s most popular article of 2020: ‘Regulating posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms with neurofeedback: Regaining control of the mind’

Abstract:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and debilitating condition with high rates of treatment resistance among military and Veteran populations. Neurofeedback, …