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 …
Abstract: Beginning in 1999, Department of Defense policy directed the military services to develop Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) programs to address prevention, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: This study examined differences in public knowledge and attitudes about homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among US Veterans and other adults. A …
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 …
Abstract: Military spouses face numerous challenges in obtaining employment as a result of their connection to the military. Previous research has linked military spouses …
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 …
Abstract: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with difficulties in intimate relationships, with most prior research examining associations with continuous, …
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 …
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 …