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A Resilience Perspective of Postpartum Depressive Symptomatology in Military Wives

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms in a sample of military wives, and to provide a comparative descriptive analysis of demographic, …

Increased risk of alcohol and drug use among children from deployed military families

Abstract: Aims: To examine the association between military deployment of a parent and use of alcohol and drugs among children of deployed military personnel. Design: …

"Toughness" in Association with Mental Health Symptoms among Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans seeking Veterans Affairs health care

Abstract: The association between endorsement of emotional “toughness” (i.e., extreme self-reliance and thesuppression of outward displays of emotional distress) and …

Psychotherapy for Military-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Review of the Evidence

Abstract: Approximately 20% of the two million troops who have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan may require treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We review treatment …

Psychological Trauma Symptom Improvement in Veterans using Emotional Freedom Techniques

Abstract: This study examined the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a brief exposure therapy combining cognitive and somatic elements, on posttraumatic stress disorder …

A Note on Disappearing Veterans

Abstract: In this research note, the rapid decline of the veteran population in the United States from 1980 to 2010 is outlined. The decline in the veteran population has been …

A randomized clinical trial of cognitive processing therapy for veterans with PTSD related to military sexual trauma

Abstract: In this randomized controlled clinical trial, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in the treatment of self-reported and …

The relationship between PTSD and chronic pain: Mediating role of coping strategies and depression

Abstract: People with chronic pain and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report more severe pain and poorer quality of life than those with chronic pain alone. This …

Fostering Constructive Dialogue on Military Sexual Assault

Abstract: At a press conference in January 2012, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stated that he estimates there were 19,000 sexual assaults in the military in 2011. That number …

Re-Experiencing Symptom Self-Monitoring as an Early Step in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: The efficacy of a brief self-monitoring intervention was evaluated as an initial step in the treatment of PTSD. Participants were 137 American combat veterans, diagnosed …

When a parent is injured or killed in combat

Abstract: When a service member is injured or dies in a combat zone, the consequences for his or her family can be profound and long-lasting. Visible, physical battlefield …