Combat Experiences and their Relationship to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters in UK Military Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: The association of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters with combat and other operational experiences among United Kingdom Armed Forces (UK AF) …

Does Combat Exposure Affect Well-being in Later Life?

Abstract: Objective: Combat exposure has long-term negative effects in later life, and aspects of servicemay be appraised positively, but the long-term effects of combat on …

A Life-span Perspective on Combat Exposure and PTSD Symptoms in Later Life: Findings From the VA Normative Aging Study

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: We tested a life-span model of combat exposure on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in later life, examining the direct and indirect …

Combat Exposure, Social Relationships, and Subjective Well-being among Middle-aged and Older Veterans

Abstract: This study described the association of subjective well-being with combat exposure and social relationships among middle-aged and older Veteran men in the USA. The …

Reconceptualizing combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational hazard

Abstract: Combat is clearly an occupational hazard with direct implications for mental health. In the case of the military, the mission dictates how often a service member leaves …

Combat Exposure and co-occurring Mental Health Problems in UK Armed Forces Personnel

Abstract: Mental disorders and alcohol misuse are often comorbid, and this comorbidity is more common in those who develop mental disorders following exposure to traumatic events. …

Comorbidity of PTSD and depression in Korean War veterans: Prevalence, predictors, and impairment

Abstract: Background: Rates of PTSD and depression are high in Korean War veterans. The prevalence and impact of the two disorders occurring comorbidly, however, has not been …