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Sex Differences in Body Composition and Fitness Scores in Military Reserve Officers' Training Corps Cadets

Abstract: The cadets in the U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) consist of students from varied backgrounds. As part of collegiate ROTC programs, cadets must pass …

Cognitive Biases in Military Personnel with and without PTSD: a Systematic Review

Abstract: Some cognitive biases, such as excessive attention to threat, are associated with PTSD. However, they may be adaptive for military personnel; attending to threat may …

Exploring the Acceptability of The Together Webinar Programme for Military Partners: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Military partners appear at risk for developing psychological difficulties such as depression, generalized anxiety, and secondary trauma symptoms. Yet, …

Combat Stress Research: Five Year Summary 2014-2019

Abstract: Since 2014, the team has been directly involved in the production of 56 research papers, which have been published in peerreviewed journals. By publishing our findings, …

Understanding the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury Accompanied by Loss of Consciousness and Well-Being: A Sample of UK Military Veterans

This piece of research aims to understand the link between traumatic brain injury plus loss of consciousness (TBI+LOC). Using clinical records 3335 treatment seeking veterans were …

Military Life Narratives and Identity Development among Black Post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Military culture is heterogenous and comprised of various subcultures with their own distinct military identity. The call for cultural competence has remained ubiquitous …

Impact of COVID-19 on mental health care for Veterans: Improvise, adapt, and overcome

Abstract: The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic would, by most definitions, be considered a “crisis.” While crises can be overwhelming and often expose vulnerabilities and …

Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults?

Abstract: This study examined differences in public knowledge and attitudes about homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among US Veterans and other adults. A …

System-wide implementation of telehealth to support military Veterans and their families in response to COVID-19: A paradigm shift

Abstract: The need for the expansion of telehealth services in behavioural health care existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, for a variety of reasons – including …

Long Term Stability of Recall of Combat Exposure in Australian Vietnam Veterans

Abstract: Accurate recall of exposure to traumatic events is essential for diagnosis,  treatment  and  compensation.  However, in the context of military combat, reports of …

The Invisible Man: Male Veterans share their Lived Experience of Military Sexual Trauma in the British Armed Forces

Abstract: The overall aim of this study was to obtain detailed information that illustrated the lived experience of male veterans that had been victims/survivors of MSA & MST. …

Shoulder to Shoulder Online Mentoring Pilot

Abstract: The Shoulder to Shoulder Online pilot matched vulnerable veterans with a volunteer mentor. Once paired, mentors and mentees met regularly on the Odro video conferencing …