Post-9/11 Veterans military-to-civilian transitions: Predictors of mental health symptoms over the first 3 years

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many post-9/11 veterans struggle with psychological symptoms as they transition to civilian life. Adverse childhood experiences, combat exposure, and …

Loneliness trajectories in U.S. military Veterans: A 3-year longitudinal study of risk and protective factors

Abstract: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in older adults. This study examined the nature …

Gambling and substance use disorders in U.S. military Veterans: Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and suicide risk

Abstract: Gambling and substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among U.S. military veterans and often co-occur. However, little is known about the clinical and behavioral …

Chronic pain and childhood adversity experiences among U.S. military personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain in a military population is prevalent, is costly, and can limit daily activities and affect soldier readiness. It has been associated with …

Factors associated with receipt of minimally adequate psychotherapy for PTSD at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Despite Veterans Health Administration (VHA) efforts, many Veterans do not receive minimally adequate psychotherapy (MAP) for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Childhood adversities and post-military-service incarceration in a male UK Armed Forces Veteran sample from Northern Ireland

Abstract: Exposure to childhood adversity confers increased risk for a range of adverse outcomes, including involvement with the criminal justice system. Military Veterans are …

Childhood Adversity and Mental Health in Veterans Seeking Treatment for Mental Health Difficulties: Comparisons With the General Military Population

Abstract: Objective: The aims of the present study were to measure childhood adversity in veterans seeking treatment for mental health difficulties and to compare rates of …

Childhood adversity, combat experiences, and military sexual trauma: a test and extension of the stress sensitization hypothesis

Abstract: Background: U.S. veterans report high rates of traumatic experiences and mental health symptomology [e.g. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)]. The stress sensitization …

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Military Adversities, and Adult Health Outcomes Among Female Veterans in the UK

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well-documented risk factors for poor outcomes in adulthood, including worse physical and mental health. A higher prevalence of …

Childhood adversities in UK treatment-seeking military veterans

Abstract: This study sought to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) and adult mental and physical health in treatment seeking military veterans. …

Predictors of moral injury in UK treatment seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Moral injury is known to be associated with mental health difficulties in US military populations, however its impact on wellbeing in a UK Armed Forces (AF) …

Childhood adversities and psychopathology among military veterans in the US: The mediating role of social networks

Abstract: Childhood adversities can impact negatively on psychological health across the lifespan. Many military veterans have a history of adverse childhood experiences, which …