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Designing a pre-deployment resilience building programme for military peacekeeping personnel. A Delphi technique study with military and civilian subject matter experts

Abstract: Military personnel are at increased risk of being exposed to potentially traumatic events when compared to the general population. Resilience is a protective against …

Moral injury among Ukrainian soldiers: Firsthand accounts of psychological struggles in the Russia-Ukraine war

Abstract: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events …

Age differences in the association between services to address housing instability and suicide mortality among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Housing instability is a significant issue among Veterans, with age-related variations in risk factors and outcomes. This study examines whether …

Electroencephalographic findings and 5-year risk of posttraumatic epilepsy after mild traumatic brain injury: Insights from Second Karabakh War Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the long-term risk of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) following mild traumatic brain …

Is that you traumatised now? Deconstructing trauma, journalism, and psychological resilience on the journey from storyteller to soldier and back

Abstract: This reflective autoethnography examines the intersection of personal trauma, journalism and military service. The author, drawing from more than two decades of …

Validation of embedded PCL-5 symptom validity indices in active-duty military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: PTSD is among the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the military and veteran populations. Shura et al. (2023) and Schroeder and Bieu …

Validation of the embarrassment, guilt, and shame scale among Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Embarrassment, guilt, and shame are negative self-evaluations (NSEs) implicated in a number of psychiatric conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder …

Assessing the reliability and validity of the International Trauma Interview in a sample of Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) is a clinical interview used to diagnose ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD). Six …

Criminogenic risk and suicidality among justice-involved homeless Veterans with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans involved in the criminal legal system (CLS) exhibit disproportionately high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders (COD) and …

Diagnoses of mental health disorders among U.S. active component service members, 2020-2024

Abstract: Mental health disorders have long been recognized as a problem in a wide range of domains, including the military, resulting in significant impacts on general morbidity, …

Psychosocial and health factors associated with functional difficulties among older U.S. Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …

Transgender service in the US military: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: U.S. policies on transgender military service have changed five times over nine years, amid litigation and public debate, affecting service members diagnosed …