Replication and extension of the military family stress model: The after deployment adaptive parenting tools ADAPT4U study

Abstract: The military family stress (MFS) model conceptualizes that wartime deployments and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are associated with couple, parenting, …

Effect of spousal military deployment during pregnancy on neonatal birth outcomes: a systematic review

Abstract: Stress experienced during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birth weight (LBW). Pregnant spouses and partners …

The Purple Heart and suicide risk in post-9/11 U.S. Army combat Veterans with a traumatic brain injury: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Active service members and Veterans with a combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) are four times more likely to attempt suicide than those without a TBI. TBIs are …

Sometimes, during deployment, it seems like we won't make it: U.S. military deployment transition issues as a precursor to couples' reintegration issues

Abstract: The bulk of the literature on the Relational Turbulence Model relating to U.S. military couples clusters around examining relational turbulence and communication issues …

A question of time? Deployments, dwell time, and work-life balance for military personnel in Scandinavia

Abstract: In recent years, interest in the different ways in which military employment affects individuals’ work-life balance (WLB) has grown. At the same time, research on …

The Mental Health and Wellbeing of the UK Armed Forces Community (March 2023)

Abstract: This briefing note provides an outline of the current evidence on the mental health and wellbeing of the UK Armed Forces Community. It aims to provide information from …

Qualitative examination of homecoming experiences among active-duty military fathers during reintegration

Abstract: Active-duty military fathers are frequently away from their families throughout their military career and are faced with readjusting to family and garrison life after …

Piloting the home ship: Understanding the deployment experience of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command spouses

Abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) members are frequently deployed to hostile environments for prolonged periods of time, and their families are exposed to unique …

Moral distress, mental health, and risk and resilience factors among military personnel deployed to long-term care facilities during the covid-19 pandemic: research protocol and participation metrics

Abstract: Background: The earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada were marked by a significant surge in COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related deaths among residents of …

Analysis of the bidirectional relationships between posttraumatic stress and depression symptoms with physical health functioning in post-9/11 veteran men and women deployed to a war zone

Abstract: Objective: Many war-zone deployed post-9/11 veterans report negative mental health symptoms related to their military service, which can have consequences for physical …

Behavioral health and treatment-seeking behaviors among deployed vs. non-deployed service members: How impactful is deployment on well-being?

Abstract: Increasing attention has been dedicated to studying behavioral health of non-deployed military personnel. This investigation explored the impacts of a variety of …

Resilience Enhancing Programs in the U.S. Military: An Exploration of Theory and Applied Practice

Abstract: U.S. service members are at an enhanced risk for developing mental disorders. To address these challenges, while promoting operational readiness and improving mental …