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Moral Injury: the Effect on Mental Health and Implications for Treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is understood to be the strong cognitive and emotional response that can occur following events that violate a person's moral or ethical code. Potentially …

Mental Health and Health Risk Behaviors of Active Duty Sexual Minority and Transgender Service Members in the United States Military

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine health risk behaviors and mental health outcomes among sexual minority and transgender active duty military service …

Lifetime Prevalence and Comorbidity of Mental Disorders in the Two-wave 2002-2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: The current study used the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) to (1) examine the incidence and prevalence of mental …

A Randomized, Head-to-Head Study of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

This paper explores the use of virtual reality exposure therapy as an intervention to treat combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder in active duty service members.

Impact of Killing in War: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this pilot study was to test the effectiveness of Impact of Killing (IOK), a novel, cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) aimed at reducing …

Family and occupational functioning following military trauma exposure and moral injury

Abstract: Evidence is growing regarding the impact of potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) on mental health; yet how moral injury may affect an individual’s occupational …

Military Veterans' Psychological Distress Associated with Problematic Pornography Viewing

Abstract: Problematic pornography use represents a common feature reported by those with compulsive sexual behavior disorder. While prior research suggests US military veterans …

Abusive Relationship and Its Associated Factors Between Deployed and Un-Deployed Veterans in College

Abstract: This study is to examine the effect of student veteran status on abusive relationships, namely, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. In addition, this study divided …

DSM-5 eating disorder prevalence, gender differences, and mental health associations in United States military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Little is known about prevalence estimates of new and revised DSM-5 eating disorders diagnoses in general, and especially among high-risk, underserved and …

The Identification and Management of Military Sexual Trauma in Veterans: Ask the Question!

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a serious and pervasive problem in the US military and results in the occurrence of physical, psychological, and psychosocial negative …

Evaluation of mental health first aid training for family members of military veterans with a mental health condition

Abstract: Background: A concerning proportion of former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members meet criteria for a mental health condition. Mental health difficulties not only …

Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view

Abstract: Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view should be seen as a companion document to the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP), outlining the commitments NHS England …