Design and development of a virtual standardized patient to support suicide safety planning among U.S. Veterans and military personnel

Abstract: Virtual Standardized Patients (VSPs) are computer-based training simulations that expand access to experiential, evidence-based mental health training at low cost and …

Impact of an interoception intervention on posttraumatic stress disorder in military service members: The role of the acceptance of internal sensations

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts service members (SMs). Interoception interventions that target malleable, …

Examining treatment outcomes for military service members in an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: To date, few studies have evaluated treatment outcomes for military service members who complete massed treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Furthermore, …

The impact of shared religious and military identity on clients’ perceptions of potential therapists

Abstract: Military service members and Veterans may be less likely to seek mental health services than other populations (Hoge et al., 2004). Two factors that may be particularly …

The influence of childhood trauma and military service on social identity development in service members who enlisted as young adults: A phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore how childhood trauma, coupled with early adulthood military enlistment, influenced the social identity …

Written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicide risk: a randomized controlled trial with high-risk patients admitted to a military inpatient psychiatric unit

Abstract: Introduction: Active duty service members who are psychiatrically hospitalized for suicide are at the highest risk for suicide death following discharge. It is essential …

Associations between food insecurity and perceived overall health, stress, and counseling utilization among a representative sample of the active-duty U.S. military, 2020

Abstract: Background: In 2020, approximately 10% of U.S. civilian households were food insecure compared to over 25% of households with active-duty U.S. military service members. …

Global perspectives on the mental health of children of military service members

Abstract: Objective: This article reviews international research on the mental health of children of military service members, with a focus on the United States, United Kingdom, …

Update: Diagnoses of Mental Health Disorders Among Active Component U.S. Armed Forces, 2019–2023

Abstract: Mental health disorders have historically accounted for significant morbidity, health care provision, disability, and attrition from military service. From 2019 through …

U.S. Military service members and romantic relationships: Identity gaps, mindfulness, and relational quality

Abstract: In this study, we sought to discover how the ability of service members to communicate with their partner, considering their communal and personal identity, would affect …

Mechanisms of injury for traumatic brain injury among U.S. military service members before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objective: To understand the mechanisms of injury and demographic risk factors associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients among active and reserve service …

Associations between sleep disorders and treatment response in service members with post-traumatic stress symptoms: A secondary outcome analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Compared with the civilian population, a higher rate of reported sleep apnea exists among military service members resulting in inadequate sleep. Those who …