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Effects of training service dogs on service members with PTSD: A pilot-feasibility randomized study with mixed methods

Abstract: This pilot-feasibility randomized control trial examined effects of an adjunctive short-term service dog training program (SDTP) for service members in out-patient …

Combat and Operational Stress Programs and Interventions: A Scoping Review Using a Tiered Prevention Framework

Abstract: Beginning in 1999, Department of Defense policy directed the military services to develop Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) programs to address prevention, …

Nobody views it as a negative thing to smoke: A qualitative study of the relationship between United States Air Force culture and tobacco use

Abstract: Tobacco use has long been a part of military culture, and rates of tobacco use remain higher among military personnel compared to civilians. The current study examines …

Military Identity and Planning for the Transition out of the Military

Abstract: Everyone who serves in the military (and survives the experience) will eventually become a Veteran, and most will face the challenge of finding a civilian job. This …

Delivering treatment to morally injured UK military personnel and Veterans: The clinician experience

Abstract: This study explored the experiences of clinicians in providing treatment in cases of military-related moral injury (MI). Qualitative interviews were carried out with 15 …

Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults?

Abstract: This study examined differences in public knowledge and attitudes about homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among US Veterans and other adults. A …

Making the transition: How finding a good job is a risky business for military Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: Veterans transitioning from the military to civilian life may encounter difficulties in different domains of functioning. Most research in this area comes from the US …

Confident, valued and supported: Examining the benefits of employment support for military spouses

Abstract: Military spouses face numerous challenges in obtaining employment as a result of their connection to the military. Previous research has linked military spouses …

An empirical examination of stigma toward mental health problems and psychotherapy use in Veterans and active duty service members

Abstract: Although many Veterans and active duty service members experience mental health problems, most do not seek out any sort of mental health help. Stigma (a significant …

Standardized Assessment of Relationship Functioning in OEF/OIF Veterans with and without PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with difficulties in intimate relationships, with most prior research examining associations with continuous, …

Psychological stigma costs as barriers to healthcare use in former soldiers of the German Armed Forces: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Individuals decide to use healthcare when the expected benefits outweigh the perceived costs. One of these cost factors in this decision can be stigma. So far, it has …

Sexual assault prevention in the military: Key issues and recommendations

Abstract: Data suggests that sexual assault and harassment continue to be significant concerns within the U.S. military. Given such findings, the Department of Defense and the …