This article is based on a rare longitudinal interview study on the transition from military to civilian life in which participants shared their experiences over the course of ten …
Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that comorbid depression and PTSD may contribute to cognitive impairment. However, few studies have explored this dynamic in military …
Abstract: In 2010, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) published the first guidelines for advanced practice in military and veteran social work, describing core …
Abstract: Background: While there is extensive empirical support and clinical guidance for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder …
Abstract: We examined the relationship between substance use, marital status, and perceived overall health using national data from a sample of 1,506 retired active-duty veterans. …
Abstract: Linkages among psychological health problems, intimate relationship distress, and suicide risk have been widely studied, but less is known about how these factors …
Abstract: Subconcussive blast exposure has been shown to alter neurological functioning. However, the extent to which neurological dysfunction persists after blast exposure is …
Abstract: Two thirds of military personnel diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not engage in treatment. We examined the degree that prejudicial beliefs about …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic had dramatic adverse impacts on people with opioid use disorder (OUD), as evidenced by significant disruptions to care and unprecedented …
Abstract: Background: Sexual harassment (SH) and sexual assault (SA) are serious public health problems among US service members. Few SH and SA prevention interventions have been …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Military personnel are particularly vulnerable to TB because of the …
Abstract: Background: Reintegration and adjustment to civilian life after military service is crucial for veterans' mental and physical health. However, there is a lack of …