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Reaching Concerned Partners of Heavy Drinking Service Members and Veterans through Facebook

Abstract: Military populations are hard to reach for alcohol interventions. The authors used a Facebook ad campaign to successfully recruit military spouses who were concerned …

Therapeutic response to Cognitive Processing Therapy in White and Black female veterans with military sexual trauma-related PTSD

Abstract: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment (EBT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which has been validated for female veterans with …

Reckless Self‐Destructive Behavior and PTSD in Veterans: The Mediating Role of New Adverse Events

Abstract: The addition of self-destructive and reckless behavior as a symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in DSM-5 has stimulated renewed interest in understanding …

Advancing an understanding of selves in transition: I-positions as an analytical tool

Self-identity work appears to be a challenge for many service members as they transition and reintegrate into civilian life. When other cultural influences seem to threaten an …

576. Accelerated Neurodegeneration: Effects of Cumulative Trauma Exposure and Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Relatively Young Combat Veterans

Abstract: Background: We previously published that combat veterans with PTSD (CV1PTSD) compared to healthy combat veterans (HCV) had significantly reduced gray matter volume (GMV) …

A Framework to support positive change for those at risk of offending in Wales 2018-2023

Abstract: This Framework has been developed jointly by Welsh Government and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service on behalf of the All Wales Criminal Justice Board. The …

“I’m in a good place now”: A case study of empowerment of a combat veteran engaged in peer-led disaster relief

Abstract: This qualitative single case study examines the lived experience of empowerment of a combat veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who engages in volunteer, …

Does Combat Exposure Affect Well-being in Later Life?

Abstract: Objective: Combat exposure has long-term negative effects in later life, and aspects of servicemay be appraised positively, but the long-term effects of combat on …

An Integrated Model of Health and Happiness Among Post-9/11 Military Veterans

Abstract: The authors developed an integrated model of well-being, defined by happiness and physical health, among post-9/11 veterans, by examining associations of religious …

Out of uniform: psychosocial issues experienced and coping mechanisms used by Veterans during the military–civilian transition

Abstract: The military–civilian transition is an important moment in the life course of Veterans. Collecting and interpreting data on psychosocial problems experienced during …

A cross-cutting approach to enhancing clinical trial site success : The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) model

Abstract: Background: Recruitment into clinical trials remains a key determinant to study completion and success. While various strategies have been proposed, it is unclear how …

Outcomes of a Therapeutic Fly-Fishing Program for Veterans with Combat-Related Disabilities: A Community-Based Rehabilitation Initiative

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of a therapeutic fly-fishing program for veterans with combat-related disabilities. A total of 40 veterans …