What civilian psychiatrists should know about military psychiatry

Abstract: Few of us have first-hand experience of military psychiatry. However, as a result of recent conflict and the imminent downsizing of the armed forces we will almost …

Effect of Prolonged Exposure Therapy Delivered Over 2 Weeks vs 8 Weeks vs Present-Centered Therapy on PTSD Symptom Severity in Military Personnel

Abstract: Importance: Effective and efficient treatment is needed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active duty military personnel. Objective:To examine the effects of …

Examining Veteran Transition to the Workplace through Military Transition Theory

Abstract: The transition from military service to civilian employment is one of the most important factors related to post-service well-being and success. It is also one of the …

Military Legacy: Use it or Lose it?

Abstract: This paper presents a Military Legacy Model that is designed to assist conscripts in forming a military identity during their training period, and later help them …

Preliminary Evidence for Differential Olfactory and Trigeminal Processing in Combat Veterans with and without PTSD

Abstract: Structural and functional changes in the olfactory system are increasingly implicated in the expression of PTSD. Still, very little is known about the neurobiological …

Reviewing the efficacy of case management for veterans with substance misuse problems

Abstract: Background:  Substance misuse problems have been found to be higher in the military, in particular in veterans than civilians.  The efficacy of a case management …

Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) National Mental Health Leadership Mentoring Program: A Pilot Evaluation

Abstract: New mental health leaders must be given leadership development opportunities to support the expansion of critical skills often not conveyed within mental health graduate …

What Does the Term 'Military Family' Mean? - A Comparison Across Four Countries

Abstract: Defining a family is particularly important for military family health research and for the provision of services and benefits. Studies repeatedly stress the importance …

Veterans on the Homefront

Abstract: This ediiton of the Librabry of Congress magazine features the Library’s Veterans History Project, whereby the wartime experiences of veterans but also their lives …

The Health and Wellbeing Needs of Veterans: A Rapid Review

Abstract: Background: For the majority of serving members, life in the military has a positive effect on wellbeing. However, the type, intensity and duration of service, along …

PTSD as a Moderator of a Parenting Intervention for Military Families

Abstract: The stress of multiple deployments and exposure to combat places service members at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may detrimentally affect …

Influence of military sexual assault and other military stressors on substance use disorder and PTS symptomology in female military veterans

Abstract: Servicewomen exposed to traumatic stressors over the course of their military service are at increased risk of developing symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) and …