Interactive effects of genetic liability and combat exposure on risk of alcohol use disorder among US service members

Abstract: Background: An improved understanding of pathways to alcohol use disorder (AUD) among service members may inform efforts to reduce the substantial burden of AUD on this …

Military and occupational exposures among Veterans in the Million Veteran Program by survey self-report: A descriptive study

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to characterise self-reported military and occupational exposures including Agent Orange, chemical/biological warfare agents, solvents, fuels, …

Is inflammatory change associated with psychological risk and resilience in high-risk military personnel?

Abstract: Introduction: In military populations, the potential for under-reporting of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and challenges in recognising early changes can …

Posttraumatic growth among Israeli female combat Veterans: the mediating roles of posttraumatic stress symptoms and self-efficacy

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a possible common reaction to exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service. However, knowledge about correlates …

Soldiering on: Resilience and protective factors in the post-9/11 U.S. Army Veteran cohort's civilian transition

Abstract: This qualitative dissertation employs Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to investigate the lived experiences of post-9/11 Army veterans and explore 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 …

Exploring the role of moral injury and meaning pursuit in the relationship between combat experience and well-being among active-duty military members in the United States

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact and mechanisms of combat exposure on military personnel’s psychological adaptation. Using data from the Military …

Identifying predictors of positive and negative affect at mid-deployment among military medical personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Positive and negative affect influence an individual's ability to utilize available physical, psychological, and social resources to maximize responses to …

Holding and rupture: Describing post-traumatic stress among former UK Army and Royal Marine personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Former UK military personnel who were previously deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in combat roles have exhibited elevated levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) …

The contribution of maladaptive personality traits to PTSD and depression symptoms among Israeli female Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Exposure to potentially traumatic events during military service is associated with mental health problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Identifying psychological risk and resilience in high-risk military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Combat exposure has been associated with the emergence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military personnel; however, not all veterans …

Executive functioning and anterior cingulate cortex volume as potential moderators of the combat exposure-PTSD relationship

Abstract: Combat, a common source of trauma in the military, is consistently predictive of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members deployed to Iraq and …