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Engaging service members and military spouses in the post-deployment transition: A program evaluation of the Brothers at War workshop intervention

Abstract: Reintegration following military deployment can pose significant, multifaceted challenges for service members (SM) and their families, often marked by psychological …

Navigating dual roles: The psychological well-being and role perception of ex-soldiers who served as military correctional guards

Abstract: While imprisonment's impact on correctional staff has been widely studied, little attention has been given to military prisons. Addressing this gap, the study examines …

The effects of sex and trauma type on PTSD symptom reduction in cognitive processing therapy

Abstract: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is effective for many, but not all, people. The present …

Moral injury among Ukrainian soldiers: Firsthand accounts of psychological struggles in the Russia-Ukraine war

Abstract: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events …

The impact of multiple traumatic events on habituation during exposure therapy in active-duty military and combat Veterans

Abstract: Exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is efficacious for treating patients with multiple traumatic events. However, individuals with PTSD with …

Psychological impact of reserve duty on spouses: Anxiety, resilience, and sense of coherence among Israeli women during the 2023 Israel-HAMAS conflict

Abstract: Following the October 7th 2023 HAMAS' attack, approximately 220,000 Israeli reservists were mobilized. This study examined anxiety among women whose partners were …

Longitudinal assessment of anger trajectories following childhood trauma and combat exposure: Associations with PTSD and alcohol use disorder symptoms

Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …

Augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET) for military-related PTSD: A thematic analysis of stakeholder perspectives guiding iterative development

Abstract: Despite the efficacy of trauma-focused therapies, many veterans with PTSD leave treatment prematurely and experience persistent functional impairments. This is often due …

Management of traumatic brain injury in a large-scale combat environment

Abstract: The United States Armed Forces face the potential reemergence of large-scale combat operations (LSCO) as the predominant operating environment of the 21st century as a …

Factors influencing the implementation of integrated prevention programming in the United States military: Qualitative perspectives from recipients, implementers, and leaders

Abstract: The link between sexual assault (SA) and alcohol misuse (AM) documented in both military and civilian settings suggests that integrating SA and AM prevention programming …

Exploring factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among deployed military healthcare personnel

Abstract: Little is known about what factors contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder among military healthcare personnel during a deployment. Accordingly, the purpose of this …

The association between alcohol use and belongingness on suicidality among currently serving military personnel: The moderating effect of post-traumatic stress symptoms

Abstract: Suicide is a significant public health concern among the military population. Thus, it is vital to understand suicide risk factors in this population. Alcohol use and …