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Thought content, thought function, acceptance and adaptation over time: Experiences of Turkish Veterans and their spouses whose cognitive functions are affected by PTSD

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) induced by war and conflict can impact the cognitive functions of both traumatized veterans and their spouses. This qualitative …

Effective military mental health considerations in Navy basic training

Abstract: The U.S. military has been met with challenges in manning to meet mission requirements over the past several years. As the number of waivers approved has progressively …

Interpersonal and trauma-related guilt moderate the relationship between intensity of combat experiences and suicidality

Abstract: Suicide rates in military-affiliated communities remain elevated since the dawn of the Global War on Terror, despite substantial efforts by clinicians and researchers. …

Are Veterans willing to assist with firearm safety for suicide prevention?

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are affected by suicide at higher rates than the general population. This may be due to a higher probability for veterans to use more lethal …

Associations among psychological health problems, intimate-relationship problems, and suicidal ideation among United States Air Force active-duty personnel

Abstract: Linkages among psychological health problems, intimate relationship distress, and suicide risk have been widely studied, but less is known about how these factors …

The association of multi-system conditions on mental health trajectories during naval deployment

Abstract: This study seeks to enhance understanding of mental health trajectories across Navy deployments and the predictors of those trajectories by exploring a range of job …

Factors influencing postdeployment reintegration adjustment for U.S. service members and their spouses by spouse gender

Abstract: Research on spouses' adjustment after military deployment has focused primarily on female spouses of male service members; little is known about how adjustment differs by …

A randomized controlled trial of targeted vs. general direct-to-consumer marketing to address psychotherapy attitudes and stigma in military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Many military service members and Veterans who experience a psychological need do not seek psychotherapy, which may be due to negative attitudes and stigma toward mental …

Still "don't ask" more than a decade later: The impact of research barriers for LGB+ military couples

Abstract: Despite the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) over a decade ago, military processes and policies continue to function as significant structural and institutional …

Resiliency among United States Air Force personnel: The direct and interactive influence of cognitive fitness and confidence in social connections

Abstract: The United States (U.S.) military has focused on increasing service members' (SM) mental and social fitness to bolster resiliency (successful role performance). The …

Assessing shared psychological constructs as risk factors in comorbid PTSD-AUD combat-exposed male Veterans

Abstract: PTSD and AUD are frequently comorbid post-trauma outcomes. Much remains unknown about shared risk factors as PTSD and AUD work tends to be conducted in isolation. We …

Should I stay or should I go? The collective effects of work, family, and mental health on military career intentions among active-duty and national guard and reserve soldiers

Abstract: This study examined diverse predictors of military career intentions, specifically whether to stay in the military or leave, and differences based on duty status (i.e. …