Affect, coping, and self-harm among Veterans with comorbid serious mental illness and chronic pain: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Among individuals with serious mental illness, chronic pain is an impairing and understudied comorbid condition. Although affective and behavioral treatment …

Age-specific mental health profiles of combat Veterans: Post-traumatic stress disorder and related disorders

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine how current age group (18-30, 31-50, 50 + years) is associated with PTSD symptoms, chronicity and social adaptation among US combat …

Coping, civilian transition, and gambling harm severity in UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are prone to experiencing both mental health challenges and harm from gambling, yet little is known about the psychosocial factors that may increase risk. This …

Exploring student Veterans mental health stigma coping strategies in higher education: A phenomenological study

Abstract:Veterans who pursue higher education as a pathway to civilian reintegration often encounter unique challenges, particularly related to mental health stigma. This study …

Posttraumatic growth and well-being among body handlers: The role of resilience, coping strategies, and belief in a just world

Abstract: This study examined psychological adaptation among 161 Israeli reserve soldiers who served as body handlers following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. The study …

Coping is complicated: Examining the roles of coping strategies and pain self-efficacy for black Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Black patients with chronic pain routinely receive insufficient pain management, which contributes to myriad worse outcomes. This inadequate care stems from various …

The beneficial effect of self-compassion on PTSD and complex PTSD symptoms among Israeli female Veterans: The role of coping strategies

Abstract: There is consistent evidence that increased self-compassion (SC) is associated with less posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. However, knowledge about the …

Beyond coping? Young military women and gendered coping strategies in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Based on in-depth interviews with female cadets, this article explores what it is like to be a young military woman in the 2020s. Focusing on the Swedish Armed Forces …

Military-connected adolescents' coping strategies and psychological well-being: the moderating role of family functioning

Abstract: Military-connected adolescents face unique challenges associated with military life, and some coping strategies are more beneficial to their well-being than others. It is …

A qualitative study of military service members undergoing medical separation

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Little research explores military perspectives on medical disability-related transition. A qualitative study sought to understand transition experiences of …

Gender microaggressions that target women in the U.S. military: examining links with depression and the moderating role of rank and coping

Abstract: In this study, we examined active-duty women's experiences with gender microaggressions in the U.S. military and their associations with depressive symptoms. We also …