• Author: Dominic Murphy
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Moral injury and the potential utility of art therapy in treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is defined as profound psychological distress that is experienced after an event(s) that violates one’s deeply held moral or ethical code. Morally …

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …

The Impact of Moral Injury on the Wellbeing of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Experiences of potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) have been found to negatively impact the mental health of US personnel/veterans, yet little is …

Delivering treatment to morally injured UK military personnel and Veterans: The clinician experience

Abstract: This study explored the experiences of clinicians in providing treatment in cases of military-related moral injury (MI). Qualitative interviews were carried out with 15 …

Moral injury and the need to carry out ethically responsible research

Abstract: The need for research to advance scientific understanding must be balanced with ensuring the rights and wellbeing of participants are safeguarded, with some research …

Disentangling the Symptom-Level Nuances in Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Problematic Alcohol Use in Northern Irish Military Veterans: A Network Analysis

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use are highly prevalent among military veteran populations. Several theories have been proposed to account for the …

Moral Injury: the Effect on Mental Health and Implications for Treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is understood to be the strong cognitive and emotional response that can occur following events that violate a person's moral or ethical code. Potentially …

Family and occupational functioning following military trauma exposure and moral injury

Abstract: Evidence is growing regarding the impact of potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) on mental health; yet how moral injury may affect an individual’s occupational …

Mental health treatment experiences of commonwealth veterans from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have served in the UK military

Abstract: Introduction: Research has shown that the likelihood of ex-military personnel developing mental health problems following service is around one in five. Little is known …

Identifying Veterans Using Electronic Health Records in the United Kingdom: A Feasibility Study

Abstract: There is a lack of quantitative evidence concerning UK (United Kingdom) Armed Forces (AF) veterans who access secondary mental health care services—specialist care …

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, …