A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: Background and Aim: Obesity is influenced by genetic, behavioral, and nutritional factors and has many negative effects on physical and mental health. Therefore, this …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicide remains one of the main preventable causes of death among service members and veterans. Early detection and accurate prediction are essential …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The present study examines specific associations between various war events and probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 …
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational module on improving parent's ability to identify National Guard and …
Abstract: The objective of this retrospective observational cohort study was to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain (LBP) diagnosis across the US Military …
Abstract: Background: Military veterans are at heightened risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidality, yet the relationship between specific posttraumatic stress …
Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines recommend trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some veterans and clinicians …
Abstract: Individuals in Westernized countries spend most of their time indoors. However, exploration of residential building factors that may influence occupants’ mental health …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military mental health officers (MHOs) often encounter soldiers who express distress through threats or attempts of self-injury or suicide. Research shows that …
Abstract: Background: Few studies have reported on the prevalence and health risks associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SU/SUD) in Veterans who use long-term …
Abstract:For this study, I conducted interviews with African American male veterans who have been formally diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The objective was …
Abstract:Up to 65% of veterans deployed in combat or returning from combat regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, yet up to 50% do not …