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Military blast exposure, ageing and white matter integrity

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, is associated with a range of neural changes including altered white matter structure. There is emerging evidence that blast …

Personalized Drinking Feedback Intervention for Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Objective: Research has shown that U.S. military veterans are at risk relative to the general adult population for excessive alcohol consumption, and veterans of the …

Sexual Assault in the Military

Abstract: Military sexual assault is a pervasive problem throughout the military services, despite numerous initiatives to end it. No doubt the military’s lack of progress stems …

Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy for Male and Female U.S. Veterans With and Without Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) affects approximately 2% and 36% of male and female veterans, respectively, (e.g., Allard, Gregory, Klest, & Platt, 2011). Although the …

The Impact of Maternal and Paternal Deployment on Depressive Symptoms and Well-Being Among Military-Connected Youth

Abstract: Objective: This study examines how military parents' gender moderates the association between deployments and well-being and depression among military-connected youth. …

A randomized clinical trial of group cognitive processing therapy compared with group present-centered therapy for PTSD among active duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether group therapy improves symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this randomized clinical trial compared efficacy of group …

Nurses Providing Care to Military Veterans in Civilian Hospitals

Abstract: The purpose of this continuing nursing education article is to increase nurses' and other health care professionals' awareness of appropriate care for military veterans …

Exploring the Economic & Employment Challenges Facing U.S. Veterans: A Qualitative Study of Volunteers of America Service Providers & Veteran Clients

Abstract: Commissioned by volunteers of america (vOa) as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the needs of their veteran clients and continuously improve veteran …

Combat Exposure, Social Relationships, and Subjective Well-being among Middle-aged and Older Veterans

Abstract: This study described the association of subjective well-being with combat exposure and social relationships among middle-aged and older Veteran men in the USA. The …

Military sexual assault, gender, and PTSD treatment outcomes of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study examined whether gender and military sexual assault (MSA) were associated with psychiatric severity differences at initiation of treatment for posttraumatic …

On the Prevalence of Veteran Deaths in State Prisons

Abstract: This article presents the first look at the prevalence of veteran deaths in state prisons using data from the National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP). We find that …