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'Hidden' anger as a risk factor for operational health: An exploratory approach among French military personnel

Abstract: Military personnel are repeatedly exposed to multiple stressors, and are sometimes characterized by high levels of anger. Evidence suggests that this anger can become …

Sexual and reproductive health in military settings: A qualitative study

Abstract: Mission readiness is critical to the operational success of the United States (US) military and includes having a healthy and fit fighting force. Service members and …

Difficulties with emotion regulation within PTSD clusters and moral injury subtypes

Abstract: Treatment and research centered on trauma-related mental health issues have largely focused on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, moral injury is another …

Predicting soldier retention from army spouse characteristics and attitudes: Soldiering on with spouse support

Abstract: The U.S. Army has a vested interest in retaining the skilled personnel necessary to achieve its mission and strategic goals. A wealth of research has investigated the …

The mediating role of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in pain cognitions among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent among Veterans with chronic pain. Considerable research has examined the intersection of chronic …

Loneliness partially mediates the relation between substance use and suicidality in Veterans

Abstract: America has experienced a rapid increase in loneliness, substance use, and suicidality. This increase is particularly deleterious for Veterans, who, as compared to …

A pilot study of trauma-sensitive yoga and Breathe2Relax among service members in an intensive outpatient program

Abstract: Emerging research indicates that yoga is a promising adjunct to psychological trauma treatment. The current pilot study examined the associations between …

Effectiveness of the TSL (Thank you, Sorry, and Love) program for adaptability of military children

Abstract: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the TSL (Thank you, Sorry, and Love) program in enhancing the adaptability of military children in the Republic of Korea. A …

Evaluation of health literacy and its predictive formative factors among Spanish military personnel

Abstract: Health literacy (HL) is an aspect that has been widely studied. However, in the military population there are hardly any studies on the influence of educational …

Associations between psychological and respiratory distress in post-deployment veterans

Abstract: Since September 11, 2001, over 2.7 million United States service members have deployed to South-West Asia and the Middle East and have been exposed to environmental …

Decreasing alcohol use among young adults presenting for service in the US Air Force: an epidemiological surveillance study

Abstract: U.S. surveys demonstrate recent decreases in the prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking among young adults. The current study aims to determine whether similar …

Mental health and resilience in the Irish defense forces during the COVID-19 global pandemic

Abstract: The Irish Defense Forces (DF) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and national public health crisis by deploying personnel to aid domestic civil authorities in medical and …