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Evidence of poorer life-course mental health outcomes among veterans of the Korean War cohort

Abstract: Objective: Comparing the outcomes of veterans who served in Korea and those who served elsewhere, we examined the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

Prosthesis and Wheelchair use in Veterans with Lower-Limb Amputation

Abstract: We determined the demographic, health, functional, and satisfaction factors related to lower-limb prosthesis or wheelchair use among veterans with lower-limb amputation. …

A Great Place to Start? The Effect of Prior Military Service on Hiring

Abstract: This article examines the effect of prior military service on hiring for entry-level jobs in a major metropolitan labor market. The research employs an audit method in …

Associations Between PTSD Symptoms and Parenting Satisfaction in a Female Veteran Sample

Abstract: The goal of this brief article is to examine the relationships between the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters and parenting satisfaction in a sample …

Tying the Yellow Ribbon: How School Psychologists and Educators Can Support Military Families

Abstract: Tying a yellow ribbon around the tree in one's front yard or placing a magnet on one's car is more than just a show of support. It is a promise to American military …

The Prevalence of Marital Transitions in Military Families

Abstract: Department of Defense (DoD) surveys were examined to develop a demographic profile of military families affected by divorce and remarriage. It appears that a substantial …

A Study of Substance Abuse, Traumata and Social Support Systems Among Homeless Veterans

Abstract: This study of 310 women and 315 men, homeless veterans, who abuse substances is designed to examine predictors of readmission to inpatient drug treatment in a two-year …

A Theory of Risk and Resilience Factors in Military Families

Abstract: This article discusses risk and resilience factors that may affect military families, with a focus on frequent relocation, deployment, exposure to combat and PTSD, and …

Occurrence of maltreatment in active duty military and nonmilitary families in the State of Texas

Abstract: This study compared the occurrence of child maltreatment in military and nonmilitary populations. Data came from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. All …

Validating the Primary Care Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screen and the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist with Soldiers Returning from Combat

Abstract: The purpose of the research was to assess the diagnostic efficiency of the Primary Care Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screen (PC-PTSD) and the Posttraumatic Stress …

Understanding the Impact of Deployment on Children and Families

Abstract:  Understanding how family members fare during and after servicemembers’ deployment is critical for assessing the need for programs to serve these families and to …

Post-combat invincibility: Violent combat experiences are associated with increased risk-taking propensity following deployment

Abstract: Combat exposure is associated with increased rates of mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety when Soldiers return home. …