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Distinguishing late-onset stress symptomatology from posttraumatic stress disorder in older combat veterans

Abstract: Objective: To assess the discriminant validity of late-onset stress symptomatology (LOSS) in terms of its distinction from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

Healthcare for Veterans in the Era of Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act of 2010

Abstract: This policy brief explores the continuity and coordination of care under the veteran healthcare system, taking into consideration integrated care and mental health …

The World War II Veteran Advantage? A Lifetime Cross-Sectional Study of Social Status Attainment

Abstract: The impact of military service on the status attainment of World War II veterans has been studied since the 1950s; however, the research has failed to come to any …

Effects of participation in a mindfulness program for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract: Objective: To assess outcomes associated with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for veterans with PTSD. Methods: Forty-seven veterans with posttraumatic stress …

Mental health training with soldiers four months after returning from iraq: Randomization by platoon

Abstract: Military personnel report significant and increasing mental health problems in the months following return from combat. Nevertheless, studies have not assessed the …

Suicidal ideation and social exchanges among at-risk veterans referred for a behavioral health assessment

Abstract: Purpose: The current study examined the independent association between positive (e.g., emotional and instrumental support) and negative (e.g., insensitive behavior, …

From War to the Workplace: Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Work Settings

Abstract: This policy brief provides various recommendations that aim to reduce veteran unemployment and help veterans transition to civilian work settings. The brief explores the …

PTSD: Extinction, Reconsolidation, and the Visual-Kinesthetic Dissociation Protocol

Abstract: Every year thousands of returning military, state, and local police officers and civilians of every description suffer from the intrusive symptoms of posttraumatic …

Prevalence of Perceived Stress and Mental Health Indicators Among Reserve-Component and Active-Duty Military Personnel

Abstract: Objectives: We examined stress levels and other indicators of mental health in reservists and active-duty military personnel by deployment status. Methods: We used data …

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans’ Experiences Living with their Parents after Separation from the Military

Abstract: When military service members separate from the military, many return to their families of origin, living with their parents for a period of several weeks to years. …

Eating Disorders and Psychiatric Comorbidity among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Objective:Individuals with mental health problems are at elevated risk for eating disorders. Veterans serving in support of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq …

Comparing marital status and divorce status in civilian and military populations

Abstract: Since military operations began in Afghanistan and Iraq, lengthy deployments have led to concerns about the vulnerability of military marriages. Yet evaluating military …