Abstract: Although it is widely accepted among theorists and clinicians that moral injury can affect identity, these claims are rarely specified, let alone investigated …
Abstract: Only a few studies have examined the predictors of veterans' psychological well-being during their first year after military service. The present study examined the …
Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to explore the differences in illicit drug use and opioid misuse according to the sexual orientation of spouses in the military and …
Abstract: Once military service is complete, personnel embark on a long metaphorical journey back to civilian life. This transition can be particularly complex for women. Armed …
Abstract: Objective: The extant literature has documented an association between anxiety sensitivity (AS; i.e., fears of anxious arousal due to the belief that such sensations will …
Abstract: Veterans are significantly more likely to experience suicidality than the general population. A substantial amount of research has centered on risk factors of suicidality …
Abstract: Partners of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-affected veterans experience unique challenges and stressors that may benefit from engagement with mental health …
Abstract: Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are consistently linked with poorer psychosocial and mental health outcomes, including in military veterans. Military …
Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a widespread problem within the United States, with disproportionally high rates among military personnel. However, both intra- …
Abstract: Prior research has linked chronic pain with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but findings regarding the association between pain and substance use disorder …
Abstract: This exploratory study is a secondary analysis of a pilot randomized trial (N = 19) that examined the impact of companion dog adoption on loneliness in military veterans …
Abstract: With the explosion of Veteran Treatment Courts throughout the United States in the past decade has come more research into the effects of combat on justice-involved …