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Shaping hope in everyday life: experiences of Veteran spouses with post‐deployment mental health issues

Abstract: While spouses of military veterans have not been directly exposed to threats during deployment, they often experience a substantial post-deployment-related health burden …

Self-reported vitality and health status are higher in Dutch submariners than in the general population

Abstract: Living aboard submarines has a potential negative effect on health. Although studies have evaluated specific health hazards and short-term outcomes, long-term health …

Self-Compassion as a Resource of Resilience

Abstract: From risk to resilience and from mental illness only to including mental wellbeing, a paradigm shift occurs within the field of clinical psychology. Resilience, …

Personal health monitoring in the armed forces – scouting the ethical dimension: A case study in the Netherlands Armed Forces during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The field of personal health monitoring (PHM) develops rapidly in different contexts, including the armed forces. Understanding the ethical dimension of this type of …

Quality of life, psychosocial characteristics, and study skills affecting recruits’ intention to quit Basic Military Training

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Quitting Basic Military Training (BMT) is a problem in the Dutch Armed Forces. Previous research focused on physical factors. Yet, …

Grit was not associated to dropout in Dutch Marine recruits

Abstract: Approximately half of all recruits drop out of Marine recruit training. Identifying associated and predisposing factors for dropout would be helpful to understand …

Contextual dimensions of moral injury: An interdisciplinary review

Abstract: The concept of moral injury, referring to the psychological impact of having one’s moral expectations and beliefs violated, is gaining a firm place in research on …

Oral Health Disparities in the Royal Netherlands Armed Forces

Abstract: In the military, good oral health is essential for combat readiness. The Royal Netherlands Armed Forces (RNAF) Dental Service is responsible for delivering a high …

Decision (not) to disclose mental health conditions or substance abuse in the work environment: A multiperspective focus group study within the military

Abstract: Objectives: Many workers in high-risk occupations, such as soldiers, are exposed to stressors at work, increasing their risk of developing mental health conditions and …

The Relationship between Resilience Resources and Long-Term Deployment-Related PTSD Symptoms: A Longitudinal Study in Dutch Veterans

Abstract: Veterans may report PTSD symptoms, years after their deployment. The aim of this study was to examine whether the presence of resilience resources before deployment, and …

The Long-Term Effects of Military Deployments and Their Relation with the Quality of Life of Dutch Veterans

Abstract: Experiences during military deployments may have serious negative consequences for the health and well-being of veterans. The literature presents a wealth of information …

Virtual Reality-Based Treatment for Military Members and Veterans With Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Protocol for a Multimodular Motion-Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background:Military members are at elevated risk of operational stress injuries, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. Although psychotherapy …