• Author: Michael N. Dretsch
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Self-awareness as a measure of exteroception and its relationship to suicide and military performance

Abstract: BACKGROUND: As the Army continues to modernize in the domains of technology, strategy, and training, there remains a need for research that intersects across research …

The ask, care, escort suite of trainings: Initial evaluation of the Army’s primary suicide prevention strategy

Abstract: The U.S. Army’s Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) suicide gatekeeper training has been the annual requirement for all personnel since 2009; however, this training has never been …

How do active duty Army personnel view the relationships between firearms and suicide? The role of sociopsychological factors, firearm ownership status, and lifetime history of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Abstract: Background: Firearms are the primary method by which US military personnel die by suicide, and those at highest risk tend to store firearms unsafely. Promoting secure …

Multiple factors contribute to pupillary light reflex: Implications for screening of traumatic brain injury in military service members

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to assess the contribution of demographics, medical history, and psychological health to pupillary light reflex (PLR) indices in Service …

Characterizing PTSD symptom profiles in special forces operators and support personnel: Justification for a precision medicine approach

Abstract: Given the large number and diverse types of PTSD symptoms, examination of subtypes within the comprehensive PTSD criteria is necessary. This is especially true for …

The role of nutrition in mild traumatic brain injury rehabilitation for service members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense (DOD) acknowledge that nutrition may be a modifier of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) sequelae. Military …

The effects of platoon leader mental health and resilience training on soldier problematic anger

Abstract: Introduction: The DoD has prioritized programs to optimize readiness by enhancing resilience of its service members. Problematic anger in the military is an issue that …

Alcohol motivations associated with frequency of alcohol use, binge drinking, and alcohol problems among active duty junior enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers

Abstract: Problematic alcohol use is a serious threat to the behavioral health of active-duty Service Members (ADSM), resulting in numerous calls from governmental agencies to …

Alcohol motivations associated with frequency of alcohol use, binge, and alcohol problems among active duty junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers

Abstract: Problematic alcohol use is a serious threat to the behavioral health of active-duty Service Members (ADSM), resulting in numerous calls from governmental agencies to …

Measurement Validity of the Six-Factor Model of Psychological Well-Being in a Military Sample: Implications for Measuring Well-Being in Service Members

Abstract: Subjective well-being is a positive psychological construct that has important implications for the U.S. Military’s goal to develop service members’ strengths and …

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 …

Network Analysis of Research on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in US Military Service Members and Veterans During the Past Decade (2010-2019)

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate trends in the extant literature on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in military service members and veterans using network analysis based on a …