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Moral injury among Ukrainian soldiers: Firsthand accounts of psychological struggles in the Russia-Ukraine war

Abstract: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events …

Longitudinal assessment of anger trajectories following childhood trauma and combat exposure: Associations with PTSD and alcohol use disorder symptoms

Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …

Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service: a scoping review of research from the Five Eyes nations

There is minimal research about the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) from the perspective of the family. The goal of this scoping review was to identify what is known about …

"My body will remember what my mind wants to forget": Towards a bio-cultural vulnerability model of Veteran multi-morbidity

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …

"My body will remember what my mind wants to forget": Towards a bio-cultural vulnerability model of Veteran multi-morbidity

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …

Daily associations between posttraumatic stress disorder, cannabis use, and negative affect among Veterans

Abstract: This study investigates how symptoms of PTSD, cannabis use, and negative emotions vary on a day-to-day basis among US military veterans. Ecological momentary assessment …

Army wives: Exploring the social determinants of health in a population with universal health care in the United States

Abstract: Guided by the World Health Organization's (WHO) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) conceptual framework the purpose of this study was to explore the SDH among military …

Army wives: Exploring the social determinants of health in a population with universal health care in the United States

Abstract: Guided by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) conceptual framework the purpose of this study was to explore the SDH among military …

Army spouses' mental health treatment engagement: The role of barriers to care

Abstract: Introduction: Military spouses are exposed to unique stressors that could put them at greater risk for developing mental health issues requiring mental health services. …

Military sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and combat trauma: Associations with longitudinal posttraumatic growth among US Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Military sexual trauma (MST), childhood trauma, and combat trauma are prevalent among U.S. military personnel. Cumulative trauma exposure may hinder …

An intersectional analysis of women's experiences of inclusion in the United States Army

Abstract: In 2016, the United States Army removed its ban on women working in combat roles in previously reserved jobs for men. This policy change included a concerted effort by …

Bidirectional associations between pain and perceived stress among Veterans: Depressive disorder as a predisposing factor

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military veterans who were injured in combat very often report pain along with co-occurring perceived stress and preexisting depressive disorder. The systems …