Moral injury among Ukrainian soldiers: Firsthand accounts of psychological struggles in the Russia-Ukraine war

Abstract: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events …

Designing a pre-deployment resilience building programme for military peacekeeping personnel. A Delphi technique study with military and civilian subject matter experts

Abstract: Military personnel are at increased risk of being exposed to potentially traumatic events when compared to the general population. Resilience is a protective against …

Goodbye Vietnam, hello PTSD: In search of a nuanced clinical perspective bridging in-theater mental health problems and those manifested among Veterans

Abstract:In the over half-century since 1968 when the anti-Vietnam War spirit began to surge in America, a pattern of blaming and shunning its veterans became commonplace. …

Problematic pornography use and clinical and psychosocial correlates among low-income US Veterans: An exploratory study

Abstract: Problematic pornography use (PPU) is prevalent among veterans and often co-occurs with psychiatric concerns and traumatic experiences. This study aimed to understand the …

Evaluating psychedelics and psychedelic assisted psychotherapies for Veterans amidst enthusiasm and advertising hype

Abstract: Purpose of Review: There is growing enthusiasm for psychedelics and psychedelic assisted therapies (PATs) in psychiatric care broadly as well as in the military Veteran …

Exploring the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ service members and Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST): A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been well documented, as has discrimination against members of the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, …

Moral context, coping strategies, and mental health outcomes among combat Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Although research has been conducted on the influence of coping strategies on mental health, research has not investigated the relationships among moral …

"My body will remember what my mind wants to forget": Towards a bio-cultural vulnerability model of Veteran multi-morbidity

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …

Military Veterans wellness program: Performance measurement framework

Abstract: Veterans may struggle with numerous challenges, including the transition to civilian life, physical or mental health issues (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder), …

Decreased DTI-APLS correlated with cognitive impairment in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a risk for cognitive impairment with underlying mechanism unresolved. Our study aimed to evaluate the glymphatic function in …

Effective military mental health considerations in Navy basic training

Abstract: The U.S. military has been met with challenges in manning to meet mission requirements over the past several years. As the number of waivers approved has progressively …

Assessing military mental health during the pandemic: A five country collaboration

Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Members of a technical panel representing Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US collaborated to develop surveys designed to provide …