• Author: Joseph M. Currier
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Exploring associations between deployment-related events and moral injury outcomes in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Moral injury is a trauma-related condition that may develop following exposure to events that violate one’s deeply held moral beliefs and values (termed potentially …

Beyond trauma: The influence of spiritual struggles on suicide risk in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury often struggle with their spirituality and/or religion (S/R) in ways that hinder recovery …

Using mindfulness to manage moral injury in Veterans: Feasibility and satisfaction of a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The present study assessed program feasibility and satisfaction among recent-era veterans who participated in Mindfulness to Manage Moral Injury (MMMI), a live …

Exploring the role of moral injury outcomes in intimate relationship functioning among U.S. combat Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Moral injury entails psychological, social, and possible spiritual issues that might interfere with veterans' functioning in romantic or intimate …

Exploring the role of moral injury outcomes in intimate relationship functioning among US combat veterans

Abstract: Objective: Moral injury entails psychological, social, and possible spiritual issues that might interfere with veterans’ functioning in romantic or intimate …

Examining the outcomes and acceptability of a peer-led spiritual intervention for moral injury in a Veteran service organization

Abstract: The purpose of this proof-of-concept study was to examine the outcomes and acceptability of a spiritual intervention for moral injury led by veteran peers in a Veteran …

Military Culture and Post-Military Transitioning Among Veterans: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: While a considerable amount of theoretical literature has explored core values and characteristics ofthe US Armed Forces, limited empirical research has examined …

Barriers and Resources for Veterans’ Post-Military Transitioning in South Alabama: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of military service members will transition out of the U.S. military in the coming years. The state of Alabama has among the …

Moral Injury and Religiosity in US Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) involves feelings of shame, grief, meaninglessness, and remorse from having violated core moral beliefs related to traumatic experiences. This …

Exploring cross-lagged associations between spiritual struggles and risk for suicidal behavior in a community sample of military veterans

Abstract: Background: There is consensus that struggles with religious faith and/or spirituality likely contribute to risk for suicidal behavior in military populations. However, …

Military Veterans’ Preferences for Incorporating Spirituality in Psychotherapy or Counseling

Abstract: Amassing research findings suggests that religious faith and/or spirituality (R/S) can both help and hinder recovery from mental health conditions that might prompt …

Mental health treatment-related stigma and professional help seeking among student veterans

Abstract: Record numbers of military veterans are enrolling at colleges/universities across the United States. Although a substantive subset might suffer from mental health …