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Exploring art’s role in a multimodal group intervention for combat Veterans: Facilitators’ perspective

Abstract: This study examined how non–art therapists utilize art within a multimodal therapeutic intervention program for combat veterans. Through thematic analysis of interviews …

Evidence from bereaved families of women soldiers- loss and moral trauma

Abstract: The literature on the trauma and loss of bereaved families of women soldiers killed during military service in combat or combat-related activities is particularly sparse. …

Facilitating posttraumatic growth among U.S. military Veterans: Evaluating an innovative training program

Abstract: Studies indicate that 87% of U.S. veterans experience at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime, with approximately 34% of these being combat-related. …

Mental health of servicemen, POWs, and civilians in Ukraine: A comparative study

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the mental health differences among servicemen, POWs, and civilians affected by the war in Ukraine. Data were collected from three samples: …

Military Widows’ Experiences of Social Isolation, Loneliness and Unmet Social Needs

Abstract: Military widow/ers can experience spousal death suddenly and in traumatic circumstances. Evidence shows that this experience often has a long-term effect on surviving …

Traumatic brain injury training program value to caregivers of law enforcement officers, fire fighters and Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the online, self-guided, interactive Traumatic Brain Injury Family Support Program (TBIFS) with caregivers of law …

Bereaved Military Families: Relationships and Identity

Abstract: An untimely sudden or violent death is a risk for those serving in the armed forces and can result in unique challenges for surviving military family members. This …

Mindful Nonreactivity Moderates the Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression

Abstract: PTSD and depression represent major individual and societal burdens. Depression is commonly comorbid with PTSD among veterans, although buffers of this relationship are …

“Knock on the Door” – Exploration of Casualty Notification and the Long-Term Impact on Military Families in the UK

Abstract: Receiving the news following death in service is widely referred to among the Armed Forces population as the “knock on the door”. This research uniquely considered …

Experiences of Veterans with ICD-11 Complex PTSD in Engaging with Services

Abstract: This study aimed to examine how UK military veterans with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) engage with psychological services. Qualitative interviews were …

Using Storytelling to Heal Trauma and Bridge the Cultural Divide Between Veterans and Civilians

Abstract: There is a growing disconnect between the Veteran and civilian communities related to their understanding of war-related trauma, postdeployment reintegration difficulty, …

Gender Differences in Trauma Types and Themes in Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Background: This study aimed to determine whether there were gender differences in trauma types and cognitive-emotional themes among veterans with deployment-related …