Functional Neuroimaging Distinguishes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder from Traumatic Brain Injury in Focused and Large Community Datasets

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly heterogeneous and often present with overlapping symptomology, providing …

Sexual Harassment Report 2015: Speak Out

Abstract: This research contributes to the Agreement signed between the Ministry of Defence and the Equal Opportunities Commission (now incorporated into the Equality and Human …

The Challenges of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans’ Transition from Military to Civilian Life and Approaches to Reconnection

Abstract: Afghanistan and Iraq veterans experienced traumas during deployment, and disrupted connections with friends and family. In this context, it is critical to understand the …

The Impact of Multiple Deployments and Social Support on Stress Levels of Women Married to Active Duty Servicemen

Abstract: Using a large-scale survey, we examined the relationship between number of deployments experienced by female spouses of active duty military members and these spouses’ …

Flash to Bang: Psychological Trauma, Veterans and Military Families: can Services Cope?

Abstract: This research explores psychological trauma in the veteran community and service provision. This article questions whether there is adequate service provision to meet …

Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans with Reintegration Problems: Differences by Veterans Affairs Healthcare User Status

Abstract: We studied 1,292 Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans who participated in a clinical trial of expressive writing to estimate the prevalence of perceived reintegration …

A randomized clinical trial of alcohol care management delivered in Department of Veterans Affairs primary care clinics versus specialty addiction treatment

Abstract: Background: Alcohol use disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Despite the availability of efficacious treatments, few individuals with an …

Coverage of Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the U.S. Media

Abstract: To evaluate how the media frames veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this study systematically assesses the discourse on Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the …

Early Interventions for Trauma: Proceedings from symposia held on 25 November 2014 and 8 January 2015

Abstract: The high incidence of traumatic exposure and the negative consequences for survivors and society highlight the need for effective and appropriate early interventions. …

Forces in Mind Trust 2014 Impact Report

Abstract: This report details the impact of FiMT-funded research and projects for the benefit of the Armed Forces community, including case studies to demonstrate impact.

Military blast exposure, ageing and white matter integrity

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, is associated with a range of neural changes including altered white matter structure. There is emerging evidence that blast …

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2015

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2015, along with results from previous years. Statistics from AFCAS …