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The association between Glasgow Coma Scale scores and PTSD in military trauma casualties: Does mental status following injury play a role in PTSD development?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military personnel and may arise following a wide range of traumatic exposures. Consciousness level …

The psychological impact of exposure to battle on medics: A cross-sectional study of ex-soldiers who sought help from the IDF combat reaction unit

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The present study's central aim was to examine two questions: (1) Will there be differences in mental health outcomes between medics and non-medics who …

Longitudinal associations between transgressions of moral beliefs and suicidal ideation among recently discharged veterans

Abstract: We evaluated longitudinal associations between subjective appraisals of transgressions of moral beliefs, values, and expectations (potential morally injurious events; …

Post-traumatic stress in war veterans and secondary traumatic stress among parents of war veterans five years after the 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict

Abstract: Secondary traumatic stress (STS) has been studied in therapists, spouses, and mainly in children of traumatised individuals. To date, the relationship between …

PTSD and complex ptsd symptoms among israeli women veterans: Role of conformity to masculine norms and coping strategies

Abstract: Individuals who conform strongly to masculine norms tend to have more mental health problems relative to other individuals. However, knowledge about the contribution of …

The contribution of childhood adversity and potentially traumatic events during military service to PTSD and complex PTSD symptoms among Israeli women veterans

Abstract: Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service are associated with mental health problems. …

Exposure to combat experiences: PTSD, somatization and aggression amongst combat and non‐combat veterans

Abstract: To this date, the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated psychological symptom profiles amongst non-combatant community-based veterans in …

Prospective associations between psychological factors, potentially morally injurious events, and psychiatric symptoms among Israeli combatants: the roles of ethical leadership and ethical preparation

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service is known to be associated with psychiatric symptoms. However, antecedents and …

Distress tolerance, family cohesion and adaptability, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among combat Veterans and their parents

Abstract: Objective: The aversive impact of combat‐related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on family members has been examined mainly among veterans' partners as well as …

Emergent Veteran Identity: Toward a New Theory of Veteran Identity in Israeli Society

Abstract: Israeli society has seen a gradual decrease in the proportion of compulsory and reserve soldiers amid growing criticism of the military from those who have previously …

Long-term group nature-assisted therapy for veterans diagnosed with chronic PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among veterans. However, many veterans who deal with this condition avoid therapy, and innovative therapeutic solutions are …

A prospective investigation of protective factors for moral injury and psychiatric symptomatology among Israeli combatants: A Latent Class Analysis approach

Abstract: In this prospective study, we examined pre-enlistment characteristics and pre-deployment protective factors of exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) …