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The Impact of Civic Service on Disability Identity Outcomes in United States Veterans Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: For many veterans, reintegrating into civilian life is complicated by an acquired or exacerbated physical disability. Veteran-directed services that are inclusive of and …

Understanding the Unique Effects of Identity in Adjustment Among Veterans

This paper explores reintegration into civilian life following a military career, through the concept of an individual's identity structure.

Effect of a Behavioral Intervention on Outcomes for Caregivers of Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Caregivers of the approximately 9 million individuals in the US with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) face burdens that may seem overwhelming. In 2017, VA …

Exploring Gender and Symptom Differences in Perceived Barriers to Mental Health Care among Actively Serving Military Personnel

Abstract: Despite efforts over past years to reduce barriers to seeking military mental health care and supports, there are still service members who do not access care due to …

The Relationship between Resilience Resources and Long-Term Deployment-Related PTSD Symptoms: A Longitudinal Study in Dutch Veterans

Abstract: Veterans may report PTSD symptoms, years after their deployment. The aim of this study was to examine whether the presence of resilience resources before deployment, and …

Veterans’ Treatment Engagement and Dropout from Couple and Family Therapy in a Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: The present study utilizes data from a Couple and Family Therapy Program in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) seeks to understand veterans’ and their …

“A Part of Our Family”? Effects of Psychiatric Service Dogs on Quality of Life and Relationship Functioning in Military-Connected Couples

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have corrosive impacts on family relationships and individual functioning. Emerging evidence has shown that psychiatric service …

Impact of Relocations on Mental Health and School Functioning of Adolescents from Canadian Military Families

Abstract: The study aim was to explore the impact of one aspect of military lifestyle, frequent relocations, on the adjustment of youth from Canadian military families. In all, 134 …

Group Perceptions of Acceptance of Racial/Ethnic, Sexual and Gender Minorities in the United States Military

Abstract: Recruitment of soldiers from diverse backgrounds has increasingly become a priority for the U.S. military. Although there has been success in recruiting a more diverse …

The Long-Term Effects of Military Deployments and Their Relation with the Quality of Life of Dutch Veterans

Abstract: Experiences during military deployments may have serious negative consequences for the health and well-being of veterans. The literature presents a wealth of information …

An Uphill Battle: A Qualitative Case Study of Growth Experiences of Veterans in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Growth is best understood in the literature as a process of prospering as individuals work through experiences of stress or trauma. Most researchers have focused on …

Exploring Moral Injury: Theory, Measurement, and Applications

Abstract: This research brief summarizes and highlights presentations on moral injury related to theory, measurement, and applications. The overall was to identify current gaps …