It's hard not to be the hero: Soldiers' grief following injury discharge

Abstract: This study examines the experiences of Israeli combat soldiers prematurely removed from their units due to mild injury. While many studies focus on severe injuries, …

Postvention support to military suicide loss survivors: a scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military suicide affects not only military service members but also military dependants and spouses. Suicide loss survivors experience a multitude of …

Grief on pain and quality of life in combat Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (PCBD) comprises a set of grief symptoms that are often linked to other psychological conditions such as PTSD and …

Best practices for helping military widows dealing with grief from an unexpected death

Abstract: This comprehensive project investigates the complex and individualized aspects of grieving, with a specific emphasis on military widows, in line with the CESI model's …

Veterans’ experiences following a traumatic brain injury and the impact on recovery

Abstract: Defined as a significant public health concern, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often exacerbated by military engagements that often expose service members to severe …

A machine learning personalized treatment rule to optimize assignment to psychotherapies for grief among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Complex grief patterns are associated with significant suffering, functional impairments, health and mental health problems, and increased healthcare use. …

Support for complicated grief in military primary care: associations, challenges, and opportunities

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether service members and their families engage in communication with their primary care managers (PCMs) regarding their losses and to …

Grief reactions in veterans: influence of diagnostic comorbidity, social support, and functional impairment

Abstract: Loss and subsequent complicated grief reactions are common in military and veteran populations. Despite the high occurrence, limited work exists examining complicated …

An analysis of factors predicting post-traumatic stress disorder and grief following comrade loss

Abstract: This study explored how "inhibiting factors" associated with military-bereavement impact combatants' psychological sequelae following comrade loss. One hundred six …

"Crying in my uniform, for sure": A qualitative thematic analysis of loss and grief among Soldiers after losing a comrade in combat

Abstract: Recent studies investigate grief among soldiers who experienced combat loss, but little research exists on the qualitative lived experience of such an event. In this …

“Knock on the Door” – Exploration of Casualty Notification and the Long-Term Impact on Military Families in the UK

Abstract: Receiving the news following death in service is widely referred to among the Armed Forces population as the “knock on the door”. This research uniquely considered …

Children and Grief: When a Parent Dies

Abstract: Drawing upon extensive interviews and assessments of school-age children who have lost a parent to death, this book offers a richly textured portrait of the mourning …