The prominent impact of pre-deployment aggression on moral injury outcomes post-discharge: A six-year longitudinal study of former Israeli combatants

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Moral injury (MI) is a potential clinical problem associated with distress following exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs). While previous …

The role of impulsivity and aggression in suicidal ideation and behavior among military Veterans

Abstract: Background Suicide rates among veterans are substantially higher than non-veterans and continue to rise according to the most recent data. However, specific mechanisms …

The association between aggression and suicidal behaviors in Veterans at risk for suicide

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death among United States veterans. Although aggression is common among veterans and represents a strong predictor of suicidal behaviors in …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters, exposure to potentially morally injurious events, and aggression among army Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Very few studies have examined the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters and aggression since the change in PTSD diagnosis …

Testing a novel trauma-informed treatment for anger and aggression following military-related betrayal: Design and methodology of a clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction: Difficulty controlling anger is a common postdeployment problem in military personnel. Chronic and unregulated anger can lead to inappropriate aggression …

Understanding changes in aggression among U.S. army soldiers: The role of trauma exposure during deployment

Abstract: Aggression is one of the leading concerns reported by United States service members and veterans. Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms have emerged as …

The relationship between military service and legislative behavior for U.S. Representatives in recent congresses

Abstract: Military veterans serving in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 113th–115th Congresses (2013–2019) exhibited distinct legislative behavior on selected …

Associations between PTSD, depression, aggression, and TBI screening status: Test of a conditional process model

Abstract: PTSD is associated with increased physical and psychological aggression in civilian, active duty, and veteran populations in the extant literature. That said, not all …

Care rejection and aggression among veterans with dementia with and without posttraumatic stress disorder: A multi-group analysis

Abstract: Background: In residential long-term care, military service veterans with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia encounter a range of …

Associations among clinical variables and anger differ by early life adversity among post‐9/11 veterans

Abstract: Maladaptive anger and aggression are common in US military veterans and increase risk for impaired social relationships and functioning, justice-involvement and violence. …

An Integrative Review of Behavioral Disturbances in Veterans With Dementia and PTSD

Abstract: Objective: Both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia have been associated with a variety of behavioral changes; however, little is known about the …

Anger and PTSD in Military Veterans: Review of Current Understanding and Treatment Interventions

This paper explores the nature of anger and aggression and the potential resulting problems in the military veteran population.