• Author: Paul D. Bliese
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Primary prevention of PTSD symptoms in combat-deploying soldiers using attention bias modification: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence suggests that attentional threat avoidance is associated with increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluated the …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

Interactive effects of genetic liability and combat exposure on risk of alcohol use disorder among US service members

Abstract: Background: An improved understanding of pathways to alcohol use disorder (AUD) among service members may inform efforts to reduce the substantial burden of AUD on this …

Wellness checks: Piloting a universal intervention for soldiers

Abstract: As part of an Army pilot program, mandatory annual wellness checks were initiated to introduce individuals to counseling and to support psychological resilience and …

Associations of active-duty mental health trajectories with post-military adjustment: results from the STARRS longitudinal study

Abstract: Many servicemembers experience difficulties transitioning from military to civilian life. We examined whether changes in mental health observed during active duty were …

Battlemind debriefing and battlemind training as early interventions with soldiers returning from Iraq: Randomization by platoon

Abstract: Researchers have found that there is an increase in mental heath problems as a result of military-related traumatic events, and such problems increase in the months …

Mental health outcomes in US and UK military personnel returning from Iraq

Abstract: Background: Research of military personnel who deployed to the conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan has suggested that there are differences in mental health outcomes …

Destructive and Supportive Leadership in Extremis: Relationships With Post-Traumatic Stress During Combat Deployments

Abstract: Few studies have investigated leadership in extremis: dangerous contexts such as those encountered by deployed military personnel. This study investigated whether …

Unethical Battlefield Conduct Reported by Soldiers Serving in the Iraq War

Abstract: Research involving military service members has shown a strong relationship between combat experiences and increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Mental health training with soldiers four months after returning from iraq: Randomization by platoon

Abstract: Military personnel report significant and increasing mental health problems in the months following return from combat. Nevertheless, studies have not assessed the …

Deployment psychology: Evidence-based strategies to promote mental health in the military

Abstract: The goal of this volume is to guide the field of military psychology in the development of evidence-based support for service members. Many psychological studies have …

Sleep Symptoms as a Partial Mediator Between Combat Stressors and Other Mental Health Symptoms in Iraq War Veterans

Abstract: Sleep symptoms are a prominent feature of mental health disorders like PTSD and depression. However, it is unknown whether sleep symptoms mediate the relationship between …