Exploring health care experiences of military-connected parents of children with mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral health care needs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military families face unique stressors, including prolonged separations due to deployments, frequent relocations, and parental injury that can contribute …

Cognitive training to increase resilience

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Warfighters must maintain an elevated level of readiness and psychological health (collectively referred to as "brain fitness") to facilitate optimal …

Partners in love/war: An explorative study of Ukrainian Soldiers' lived experiences of being in a romantic relationship in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Abstract: This article explores the lived experiences of Ukrainian soldiers in a romantic relationship with another soldier in the same unit in the Russo-Ukrainian War. …

Art therapy masks reflect emotional changes in military personnel with PTSS

Abstract: Among disabling post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are irritability, aggressive behavior, distressing memories and general impaired cognition and negative mood. Art …

Evaluating a novel 8-factor dimensional model of PTSD in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Accumulating data suggest that the structure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may be more nuanced than proposed by prevailing nosological …

Veterans, families and the domestic geopolitics of remembering war

Abstract: This paper makes a key contribution to emerging debates at the intersection of domestic geopolitics and critical military studies by focusing on how veterans and their …

Understanding the temporal dynamics of problem anger using sequence analysis

Abstract: Problem anger is a common, and potentially destructive mental health issue in trauma-affected populations, affecting up to 30% of veteran and military populations. …

Group brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention compared to dialectal behavior therapy skills group for military service members: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a pressing matter for the military. Not only does it pose a health risk, but suicide also compromises operational readiness. Despite provision of …

Exploring the impact of expressive therapies on military Veterans with PTSD: A systematic review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans and presents as distress, anxiety, or depression due to a traumatic event. Expressive …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on indicators of psychological health and suicidal ideation within an active duty U.S. military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the psychological health of individuals. The pandemic has contributed to increased anxiety, elevated …

Factors associated with chronic pain intensity in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is prevalent among U.S. military personnel and veterans. The effectiveness of evidence-based pain treatments can be boosted with knowledge of …

I'm about to explode, i'm about to strangle: emotional experiences of Turkish veterans and their spouses diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine in depth the experiences of Turkish veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their spouses in …