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The Association of Military and Pre-military Sexual Trauma with Risk for Suicide Ideation, Plans, and Attempts

Abstract: Military sexual trauma is a strong predictor of psychiatric disorders and negative health outcomes among military personnel and veterans, but little is known about its …

Randomized Controlled Trial of Home-Based Telehealth Versus In-Person Prolonged Exposure for Combat-Related PTSD in Veterans: Preliminary Results

Abstract: Telehealth technology may reduce the effect of treatment barriers and improve participation in treatment for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The …

Total Force Fitness: The Military Family Fitness Model

Abstract: The military lifestyle can create formidable challenges for military families. This article describes the Military Family Fitness Model (MFFM), a comprehensive model …

The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in (ex-) Military Personnel with a Physical Impairment: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Having a visual, hearing or physical impairment (defined as problems in body function or structure) may adversely influence the mental well-being of military personnel. …

Postpartum Depression and Timing of Spousal Military Deployment Relative to Pregnancy and Delivery

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the relationship between spousal deployment and postpartum depression diagnosis among U.S. military wives, accounting for the timing of …

The Elephant in the Bedroom: Sexual Functioning in Military Populations

Abstraction: This policy brief provides an overview of the problem of sexual functioning in military populations, discusses challenges associated with assessment, present …

Genitourniary Trauma in the Military: Impact, Prevention, and Recommendations

Abstract: During the recent conflicts in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn, the increased reliance on dismounted patrols and frequent exposure to …

The Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Combined Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Returning Veterans

Abstract: United States veterans of the Iraqi (Operation Iraqi Freedom [OIF]) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom [OEF]) conflicts have frequently returned from deployment …

Preparing Staff to Care for Veterans in a Way They Need and Deserve

Abstract: More than 2.5 million military veterans have been deployed for service in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, whereas another 20 million veterans currently reside in the United …

Extended release naltrexone for alcohol use disorders: quasi-experimental effects on mortality and subsequent detoxification episodes

Abstract: Background: Utilization of extended release naltrexone (XRN) for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has been limited, perhaps …

Risk Factors for Homelessness Among US Veterans

Abstract: Homelessness among US veterans has been a focus of research for over 3 decades. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) …