• Author: Amy B. Adler
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The Effect of a Combined Mindfulness and Yoga Intervention on Soldier Mental Health in Basic Combat Training: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Background. Depression, anxiety, and sleep problems are prevalent in high-stress occupations including military service. While effective therapies are available, scalable …

Impact of mindfulness training and yoga on injury and pain-related impairment: a group randomized trial in basic combat training

Abstract: Introduction: Service members are at risk for pain-related difficulties in functioning and physical injury. Previous studies suggest that mindfulness training (MT) and …

Leadership in moral awareness: Initial evidence from US Army soldiers returning from deployment

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether moral awareness leadership moderated the relationship between combat experiences and soldier mental health symptoms following deployment. …

Wellness checks: Piloting a universal intervention for soldiers

Abstract: As part of an Army pilot program, mandatory annual wellness checks were initiated to introduce individuals to counseling and to support psychological resilience and …

Problematic anger in military and veteran populations with and without PTSD: The elephant in the room

Abstract: In this editorial, the authors discuss that given the prevalence and serious risks associated with problematic anger, including harm to self and others, it is critical …

Peer-based intervention for acute stress reaction: adaptations by five militaries

Abstract: Military service members need to be able to operate under conditions of extreme stress to ensure the success of their team’s mission; however, an acute stress reaction …

Positive and negative family communication and mental distress: Married service members during a non-combat deployment

Abstract: This study examines whether married service member perceptions of positive or negative communication moderate the relationship between how frequently they communicate …

Longitudinal measurement invariance and growth curve modeling of psychological resilience across the deployment cycle

Abstract: The concept of resilience is embedded within military culture and professional identity. To date, temporal changes in individuals' perceptions of their own resilience …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on army families: Household finances, familial experiences, and soldiers’ behavioral health

Abstract: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted employment and finances, childcare, and behavioral health across the United States. The …

Association of Problematic Anger With Long-term Adjustment Following the Military-to-Civilian Transition

Abstract: Importance  Few studies have examined the role of problematic anger in long-term adjustment of service members transitioning out of the military. Objective: To …

Addressing moral injury in the military

Abstract: Moral injury is a relatively new, but increasingly studied, construct in the field of mental health, particularly in relation to current and ex-serving military …

Sustaining NATO service member mental health during the crisis in Ukraine

Abstract: The ongoing conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not only affected those directly involved but also thousands of NATO troops stationed across Europe, who …