• Author: Joshua C. Morganstein
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Report from the WPA section on military psychiatry

Abstract: The present article discusses WPA section on military psychiatry. Ongoing armed conflicts highlight the profound psychological and behavioral effects of war and mass …

A suicide Haddon matrix for intervention and prevention to reduce suicide risk

Abstract: Objective: Identifying the individual, environmental, and social characteristics of suicide events is central to developing a comprehensive public health strategy for …

COVID-19 personal experiences and posttraumatic stress in National Guard service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The National Guard (NG) was an important component of the U.S. emergency response for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Understanding how the personal …

Attachment style, social support network, and lifetime suicide ideation and suicide attempts among new soldiers in the US Army

Abstract: Objective: Attachment style and social support networks (SSN) are associated with suicide ideation (SI) and suicide attempt (SA). How these two factors interact is …

The combat path: Sustaining mental readiness in Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: In Ukraine, soldiers' psychological resilience is of paramount concern. Therefore, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have developed a new intervention, Combat Path Debriefing, …

Types of COVID-19 disaster work and psychological responses in National Guard Service Members

Abstract: Introduction: The National Guard (NG) served as a critical component of the U.S. response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Understanding the impact of types of …

The management of posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder: Synopsis of the 2023 U.S. department of Veterans affairs and U.S. department of defense clinical practice guideline

Abstract: DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) worked together to revise the 2017 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the …

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 …

Attachment Style and Risk of Suicide Attempt Among New Soldiers in the U.S. Army

Abstract: Among U.S. Army soldiers suicide attempts (SAs) are a significant public health concern, particularly early in service. We examined the association of attachment style …