Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Equine Therapy

Abstract: Veterans endure a variety of mental health concerns due to the common adversities and traumatic events experienced while in the military. However, veterans who receive a …

Associations of HIV and depression with incident diabetes mellitus: Veterans aging cohort study

Abstract: Background Persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, PWH) are at increasingly higher risk for metabolic complications, including diabetes mellitus (DM). …

Mindful Nonreactivity Moderates the Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression

Abstract: PTSD and depression represent major individual and societal burdens. Depression is commonly comorbid with PTSD among veterans, although buffers of this relationship are …

PTSD, depression, and suicidality among survivors of childhood sexual trauma (CST), military sexual trauma (MST), and sexual revictimization (CST + MST)

Abstract: Objective: Research to date has not examined how childhood sexual trauma (CST) followed by sexual trauma during military service (MST) relates to posttraumatic stress …

Work-family conflict and subsequent depressive symptoms among war-exposed post-9/11 U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Some Veterans may struggle with competing work and family responsibilities after they leave service. These feelings of conflict may have a negative impact …

Associations between justice involvement and PTSD and depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Both homelessness and criminal justice involvement can impact mental health symptoms and increase risk for suicide. Despite this, few studies have examined their …

Longitudinal Associations of PROMIS-29 Anxiety and Depression Symptoms With Low Back Pain Impact in a Sample of U.S. Military Service Members

Abstract: The Impact Stratification Score (ISS) is a measure of the impact of chronic low back pain (LBP) consisting of nine Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information …

A national survey of self-reported mental health of Veterans pursuing post-secondary education in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: The present study details self-reported mental health symptoms among Canadian Veterans pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. Methods: Survey …

A pilot study of the depression, anxiety and stress in Greek military personnel during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a global health crisis which poses many psychological research challenges. The objective of this study was to evaluate …

Understanding the Unique Effects of Identity in Adjustment Among Veterans

This paper explores reintegration into civilian life following a military career, through the concept of an individual's identity structure.

‘He messaged me the other night and said you are my saviour’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of intimate partners’ roles in supporting Veterans with mental health difficulties

Abstract: Introduction: The limited research base regarding Veteran welfare has emphasized the adverse psychosocial aspects of being the intimate partner of a Veteran struggling …